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Lancaster man killed in Littlerock traffic crash

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The two-vehicle collision occurred around 1:55 p.m. Sunday, April 12, on 87th Street East north of Avenue S-8 in Littlerock, CHP officials said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
The two-vehicle collision occurred around 1:55 p.m. Sunday, April 12, on 87th Street East north of Avenue S-8 in Littlerock, CHP officials said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

LITTLEROCK – A 44-year-old Lancaster man was killed Sunday after he lost control of his pickup truck and crossed into the oncoming traffic lane on a Littlerock road, authorities said.

Roman lost control of his pickup in the curve of the roadway and crossed into the oncoming traffic lane. (LUIS MEZA)
Roman lost control of his pickup in the curve of the roadway and crossed into the oncoming traffic lane. (LUIS MEZA)

Mario Carreno Roman was pronounced dead at the scene of the two-vehicle collision, which occurred around 1:55 p.m. Sunday, April 12, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

“Roman was driving a 1991 Toyota pickup southbound on 87th Street East, north of Avenue S-8,” the CHP report states. “Roman lost control of his vehicle in the curve of the roadway [and] crossed into the northbound lane directly into the path of a northbound 2012 Nissan Altima.”

The three occupants in the Nissan Altima, including a 5-month-old infant, were airlifted to Northridge Hospital Medical Center for treatment. (LUIS MEZA)
All three occupants in the Nissan Altima, including a 5-month-old infant, were airlifted to Northridge Hospital Medical Center for treatment. (LUIS MEZA)

The Nissan Altima crashed into the right side of Roman’s pickup truck, killing him, according to the CHP report.

A back-seat passenger in the Altima, 25-year-old Maribella Acosta of Littlerock, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained major injuries, the CHP report states.

The driver of the Altima, 24-year-old Jose Dejesus Villarubio of Littlerock, and a 5-month-old boy in the middle-rear seat suffered minor injuries, according to the CHP report.

The infant was properly restrained in a car seat, said CHP Sgt. Tim Jacobson.

All three occupants in the Nissan Altima were transported by helicopter to Northridge Hospital Medical Center for treatment.

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Filed Under: Lancaster, Littlerock

19 comments for "Lancaster man killed in Littlerock traffic crash"

  1. Descanse en paz mi amigo, Y companero de trabajo dios lo tenga en su santa paz. RIP

  2. If you drive like an idiot you die .you know there is a curvier why you going so fast think

  3. Lo siento mucho mi amigo Campeon Mario, es triste y es Doloroso que pasen estas cosas Pero nosotros no podemos elegir ni el momento ni la hora ni el dia, que tenga uno que partir, y ahora ya estas con Papa DIOS y DIOs les de la fuerza necesaria a tu familia para pasar este dolor, y estoy seguro que Haya donde estas, estas mejor que aca y cuidando de tu familia desde el cielo, y no te Digo adios si no hasta pronto. DESCANSA EN PAZ MARIO.

  5. Frist off he wasnt frm chanclas he was frm LilRock. Damn he was my neighbor for a min wen i was out der my he rest in gods paradise mario carreno

  7. Es imposible estar triste…. Su ausencia duele pero su recuerdo siempre nos hara’ sonreir !!! D.E.P primo

  8. You know seeing him there laying on the floor died really hurt. I loved him and living next to him for practically my hole life, it’s going to be difficult to dont see him each and everyday. R.I.P Tio Mario I will miss but I will never forget you!

  9. My family and I have lived on 87th Street East just south of East Avenue S-8 for the last 25 years. We have seen on average at least one major accident per year, a fatal collison every 2-3 year. Always in the area of the curve that turns 87th into 90th Street East. How I wish they would put a “Slow Down Deadly Curve” sign up. Or a “Slow Down, Current Death Toll___”, or a “Stay Alive” sign like the ones up on Pearblossom Hwy.

    • come on money cuz they don’t need signs the people in Antelope Valley Inn Express you lick your way drive like a bunch of idiots Avenue T between peer blossom highway and 90th Street I see people driving down in the dirt going 80 miles an hour to pass cars on the wrong site the people here are idiots I need to drive it everyday you know where the curve is

      • Yes I know know where the curve on 87/90th is, i live next to it. Yes some people drive like idiots and may in fact be idiots. That does not change this fact: That curve between East Ave S and Ave T has been the site of MORE than it’s fair share of major accidents.

  10. My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace. He will be well taken care of with the lord by his side as he watches his family from above. Im sure it was all an accident. My condolences to the family in the Nissan maxima for this traumatizing event the lord will be by your side as you all heal.
    I was in a similar accident were i was also ejected from the car as a passenger in the back, my daughter was in her car seat & my husband driving. Thankfully no fatalities. Its a very traumatic situation & will take some time for healing. My prayers for everyone involved.

  11. Primo, Dios te llamó para que contemples su misericordia infinita… ¡una oración y un fuerte abrazo a toda la familia!

    • QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA Y LES DE MUCHA FUERZA EN ESTOS MOMENTOS TAN DIFICILES SE QUE ES DIFICIL PERO DIOSITO NUNCA NOS ABANDONA.