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Man hit, killed by car in Lancaster

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The fatal collision happened around 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, on Sierra Highway near Avenue H. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
The fatal collision happened around 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, on Sierra Highway near Avenue H. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
LANCASTER — A man crossing the street was hit by a car and killed in Lancaster Sunday night, authorities said.

The fatal collision happened around 10:40 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, on Sierra Highway near Avenue H, according to Sgt. David Jennings of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

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“Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicates the driver of a 2011 BMW 328i was travelling north on Sierra Highway, just north of Avenue H-8. As she passed what would be approximately Avenue H-2, a male pushing a pocket bike [mini motorcycle] crossed Sierra Highway from east to west and into the path of the BMW,” Jennings stated in a news release.

The man was struck by the BMW and sustained fatal injuries.

“Neither alcohol nor drugs appear to be a factor,” Jennings stated.

UPDATED: The deceased has been identified as 43-year-old Abraham Flores Garcia of Quartz Hill, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

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64 comments for "Man hit, killed by car in Lancaster"

  1. Abraham was a dear friend of mine and he will be missed. My condolences to his twin sister and family, Sincerely Kendall Wilhite.

  3. I knew this man he will be missed and may he rest in peace you will always be missed and to the family my condolence

  4. I don’t see why anyone has to be at blame for this. The man I’m sure wasn’t paying full attention and even if he was the women DID NOT mean to hurt anyone! Instead of blaming and wishing death upon her for no reason you should just stay with your family and grieve the way he would want you too. I’m sure he would be very sad anyone is arguing over his death. Stay zen people.

    • I agree. The idea that revenge on this poor, innocent woman is a solution to anything is sick. It makes the family of this man that are saying such things seem bloodthirsty and cruel. It’s hard to feel much sympathy when this is the reaction.

    • Use a crosswalk…thinking someone is going to see you os not a good idea. Assuming can be dangerous….

    • Well…I agree we all should pay attention …BUT…THE DRIVER JEPT GPING AFTER SHE HIT THE MAN!! AND FOR ALMOST A MILE!!! WHAT THE EXCUSE NOW?? and I know if any of you people who make the inconsiderate comments would put yourselves in their shoes or if it was your brother who got hit I GUARANTEE YOU WOULD HAVE A DIFFEREBT OPINION….I KNEW THE VICTIM AND HE WAS A HAPPY PERSON WITH MUCH HEART .. and to Petra…this is Kathy Alex’s sister in law I will be seeing you soon my condolences go out to you love I’m still in disbelief but I will be seeing you soon …take care until then and ignore the ignorance of this community…love Kathy

      • Where does this going almost a mile come from? If she was north bound from H8 and hit him about H2 and that is AVE H overpass in the picture then the distance is much much less than a mile.

        • a mile, half a mile quaretr mile… is the distance really relevant.. either way you look at it SHE DIDNT STOP RIGHT AWAY!1 WHY? Had she stopped as soon as she hit Abraham,( which is the normal thing to do) maybe he would have still stood a chance of survival… but what does she do..she doesnt step on the brakes… to see what the heck was that i just hit…oh no…lets step on the gas and make a run for it.. that is until she realized someone else saw her and was following her to which at this point she thinks….oh no, im caught.. maybe NOW ill pull over..they would not have caught her had someone not witnessed her and followed her to make sure she didnt get away.
          add up the math on that one…

  5. I would like to ask the people who are lecturing and are inconsiderate if they know what the word grief means?and sorrow and anguish?Everyone is different but for the most part pain is pain, the last thing this man’s family needs is people’s unnecessary arguments, they’re going through enough.

    • I believe people understand the grief, but what about the family calling out for this woman to be hung in the public square? How would you like to be the woman that was involved in the accident and have people calling you a murderer and demanding you be charged?

  6. If he is coming back from the liquor store pushing a pocket bike, he was more likely pushing it Northbound, and intermittently trying to push start it. It’s a rather heavy key chain novelty to haul to the store and back. So odds are, he drove it there on the Southbound shoulder, then it wouldn’t start and had to push it back. Fact is, you can’t have pocket bikes on public roads, or the attached shoulder. Driving them on public streets is illegal and dangerous, and pushing them on a public street is illegal and even more dangerous. The only reason this investigation concluded without a ticket or arrest, is the driver of the pocket bike didn’t make it.
    Condolences to the family.

    CA VC21720. A pocket bike shall not be operated on a sidewalk, roadway, or any other part of a highway, or on a bikeway, bicycle path or trail, equestrian trail, hiking or recreational trail, or on public lands open to off-highway motor vehicle use.

  7. I feel for the family and their loss. But more and more people don’t have common sense these days. I was east bound about 6:00PM the other night and Some jackass in black clothes was skateboarding going down E Ave J the other night about 12th st. east right on the dividing line from the auto traffic and drifting into traffic lanes. I didn’t see him until I was 10 ft from him. Luckily I had fast enough reaction time to swerve and avoid his dumb butt. You can’t fix stupid.

  8. thanks every one 4 u r condolences the man that got hit was my twin brother .the stupid ediot that hit my brother she drag him a mile away from were he was walking back from the liquor store .so please continue 2 give yr. prayers out there words can’t explain my hart hurts .she deserves 2 be punished 4 the rest of her life .there’s no ending 2 this 2 I open and close a case again her .:( :( :(

    • Petra, so far, it looks like an accident. The “liquor store” that you speak of was on the other side of the street from where your brother was crossing. The store is on the *west* side of Sierra Highway, and your brother was travelling from east to west. There’s no liquor store on the east side of the road, only a couple of old buildings (like a mechanic), railroad tracks, and no street lights. (In fact, after H-8, there are no liquor stores at all until you get into Rosamond.) Your brother crossed into traffic on a busy, dark road, and the driver didn’t see him until it was too late. Drugs and alcohol weren’t considered a factor, and there’s no word whether or not she was texting or talking on the phone while she was driving. Given the location, I’m willing to bet that wasn’t an issue.

      You’ve lived in this area for a long time, Mrs. Stewart, so I know you’re aware of everything I’ve just explained. While it’s sad that your brother is dead, it’s also sad that you wish for the driver to be punished for the rest of her life, and sadder still that your daughter Reyna wishes the woman would “die in hell.” What would your beloved husband Matthew think of that kind of behavior from his dear family?

      • She deserves to die in hell okay u don’t understand what we’re going through keep ur mouth shut and mind your business

        • Sounds like you need to go to hell first before you cause someone else’s intentional death or injury since facts, evidence, and justice don’t matter to you or your family apparently.

        • Little miss Reyna, I completely understand what you’re going through. My little brother died in a car accident with his best friends almost 16 years ago. I never once blamed the driver, wished death on him, or tried to sue him because IT WAS AN ACCIDENT. There was no malicious intent, just as there was no malicious intent with the driver who hit your uncle. Of course, you’re still a child and don’t know the meaning of the word “malicious.” Perhaps stay in school and learn what big, grownup words mean. Wishing death and hell on someone you don’t even know makes you look like a petty, immature little girl. Oh wait…

          And sweetie, I don’t need to keep my mouth shut OR mind my own business when this is a public forum about a public incident.

        • I’m praying for you and your family! The young woman is my friend and one of the nicest people you could ever meet! I understand your hatred and all you are going through but you are not the only one going through this horrible situation! Everything you say and do reflects on you and your family! Think twice before you commit to words and language you might regret later! Pray!!

      • Amen to that. Pedestrians have to be very careful when crossing streets, they too are responsible for staying safe and away from vehicles. Im sure there is a very high chance that the woman who was driving is traumatized over the accident and feels awful someone lost their life.This is just one of those things that is a terrible, terrible accident. Because it was an accident and not intentional, it’s sad anyone would wish for her to die in hell or to wish bad things for her. I’m sure this whole situation is like a living hell for her because she has to live with knowing that someone lost their life. That’s a ‘punishment’ I’m sure she’s putting upon herself and if she had the power, he would still be alive.It’s understandable his family is deeply hurting and grieving this loss, it will take a long time for the pain to lessen. They probably feel they need someone to blame and someone to take their hurt out on. But hating this woman won’t bring him back and will not bring them any peace or closure. Hopefully they can use this tragedy to help educate others on safety and what to do so that others don’t lose their lives. It’s dangerous walking on streets like that, if people are going to do it they need to walk in the right areas and only cross the streets in the designated areas. Because they love him, I hope they honor him and try to do positive things that will honor him, not drown in the sadness, fear and pain they’re feeling. He wouldn’t want any of his loved ones to become cold, hateful people, life is precious and choosing that path wastes life and makes you miss out on all the good, positive things that can come to them.Hopefully they’ll consider the woman’s position and understand what she’s going through, she must be hurting alot too. If people educate them about safety this kind of awful accident doesn’t have to happen again. Its completely avoidable.

    • Petra…. I am SO sorry for your loss
      Abe was a good friend of mine. I’m in utter and total shock right now. I am completely devastated and heartbroken! Please let me know if there’s anything you need. He was such a good, sweet person who was always there to help if needed so let me know ok. Have you had the funeral yet? If not, please let me know details about when it will be. I just battery found out about his passing twenty minutes ago. Thank you

    • Petra!! How can you wish death and hell on an innocent person? your brother was at fault
      He was probably the one under the influence of alcohol or drugs coming from a ghetto ass liquor store!! Crossing the street illegally… and by your family growing up in the ghetto projects! You really need GOD in your life.. The woman didn’t leave him laying to death in the street she stopped and got help. Unfortunately GOD took him maybe he’s in a better place than here with you.. Because you sound so DAMN GHETTO…

      • Laura# I don’t know who the hell you are but its sounds like you never left the ghetto tho” how dare you put this lady and her family on blasts you should be a sham of your self for even saying what you said you showing how ignorant you really are,I bet you still in the ghetto because you sound like a getto ignorant ass Bit@@!

      • Laura u r an ignorant [removed] ok abe was a good man. Look at the indent on the bitches car she had to have been going over the speed limit. No matter who was at fault murder is murder. Even if she does not go to jail she has to live with what she did the rest of her life. She should be ashamed i dnt wish bad on her because GOD is going to let her live with that guilt the rest of her life. Only she and Abe know what happened that night. If she was in the wrong GOD is punnishing her by letting Abe rest and her with murrduring someone the rest of her life. Weather they grew up in the ghetto or not does not make their family ghetto or ignorant.

        • You are right. Murder IS murder. But murder, this is NOT. I know you are hurting and going through hell, but that is not excuse for being ignorant. I mean come on. I know you have access to the internet. instead of wasting all of your energy spitting out these hateful statements, trying to make yourself feel better, how about doing something constructive. like i dont know, checking out something like… say, dictionary.com? here, just in case you are to lazy, let me help you out a little…
          Murder – the unlawful PREMEDITATED killing of one human being by another.
          let me know if any of those words are too big for you ..

    • She would only be a stupid idiot if she didn’t stop and call for help. I understand you are hurting, but calling people names is childish and frankly, uncalled for. No where in the report does it say your brother was drug for a mile. Your brothers careless behavior has also caused her endless pain and agony. Oh, and btw, what you are going to open and close against her for? You may want to clearly look at the facts here and re think that statement. While I didn’t know your brother, he probably wouldn’t want you to be hateful and act ignorant.

  9. No one is reading the article. It stating h8 as a reference point of where she was traveling north of and she hit him at what would approximately be h2. She was traveling north bound. Either way is a very devastating day for both families. I’m sure no one wants to intentionally hit another human being like that. I accidentally hit a cat that I swerved to miss (I’m not trying to say this is remotely the same) and that left me shaking and in tears. I can’t imagine what this was like. We all need to pay attention to roads someone’s loved one could be in your path.

  10. apparently some people can’t read. the driver was headed from Avenue H 8 and struck the man on Avenue H 2 she didn’t drag him anywhere. She pulled over immediately you can tell that from the photograph if you pay attention. Try and read the initial explanation from the officer again maybe you get it this time.

    • Sandra,
      I’ve heard of the word accident but you will not be making that smart ass comment if it was your brother sister or mother laying there now would you? Is very easy to make a comment like that because the shoe is not on your foot.

    • Yes I think we all know what the word accident means but that wasn’t your brother or sister or mother laying there it was someone else’s loved one so unless the shoe is on your foot you shouldn’t say things like that.

  12. The young woman in the BMW is completely devastated. She never wants to sit in the front seat of a car forget about ever driving one. LA County Sheriff’s arrived on the scene they administered a field sobriety test which he passed with flying colors, then they did a breathalyzer which she also passed. Then they called in A DRE or drug recognition expert as they call them. She passed that test also. Then they administered a second breathalyzer she passed that one too. She is completely devastated, you’ll never forget the carnage the agony, and the horror that she experienced when her car struck that poor man pushing his motorcycle across the street in the dark. There are no lights on that stretch of Sierra Highway, and the road narrows rapidly from 60 feet to 25 feet under the Avenue H overpass. She would like to think it was unavoidable but it will live on her mind forever. Our hearts go out to that poor man and his family. She waited on the side of the road in freezing temperatures for over 5 hours until the coroner arrived to remove his body from the scene. She didn’t want to leave until she knew he was at rest.

      • what does age have to do with this tragedy? Poor woman will endure this pain over and over again because someone was careless crossing the street in the dark when it wasn’t safe to do so.

        • I know it’s not safe but she was going over the speed limit u know what I’m not gonna waiste my time on u cause NO ONE ON HERE KNOWS ANYTHING.

          • Good grief, now she was speeding. In all accident investigations, the first thing they do is measure the skid marks to determine if a car was speeding. It’s not in the story because it was not in the report, so speed was ruled out early on. You were not there, read the report, stop throwing wild unsubstantiated allegations just because you can’t accept that he made a mistake.

          • so if you know everything, and none of us know nothing, why don’t you know her age? What speed was she driving upon impact? Unless she was driving reckless, she isn’t at fault for this sad tragedy and nor do she deserve to burn in hell as you have so eloquently spewed.

    • That sounds good when you say she was in the freezing cold for five hours in fact she was not she was in her father’s car in a nice warm car while his body was laying there in the cold. I feel bad for both of the families but it’s always good to be truthful and tell it like it is.

  13. @ Hurt, I believe the article says “As she passed what would be approximately Avenue H-2, a male pushing a pocket bike [mini motorcycle] crossed Sierra Highway…”
    I’m sure there will be an investigation and if they determine the driver was at fault then she will be prosecuted.

  14. My condolences to the family. my sister was killed by hit and run driver last july . This woman at least stopped, they have yet to find the person who left my sister in the middle of an intersection after hitting her with their car. Miss you Jamie.

      • How rude to wish her death! I am sorry your uncle passed, but that doesn’t mean the driver is at fault!! Did it occur to you that your uncle had a responsibility in this as well? Did he cross the street when it was clear and safe to do so? Was he in a cross walk? Was he in reflective clothing so that he could be seen in the dark by a car driving 60mph?? Please don’t make this tragedy worse by being ignorant!

      • You’re welcome, my deepest sympathies to you and your family and friends during this time and may he rest in peace.

      • Reina!! Your going to hell. How can you wish death on a innocent woman who was driving legally, your uncle was crossing the street illegally! He was probably in the influence of alcohol or drugs coming from the ghetto ass liquor store.. You need GOD in your life. The lady didn’t hit & run she stopped and got help right away. So your bitch ass stay shut you don’t know this lady it could of been anyone innocent. She was tested for drugs alcohol none of the above came positive! She stood there for five hours waiting for the corners office to arrive making sure he was laid to rest properly..

      • To say she should die is absolutely [removed] ignorant.. I’ve known her for years, and to say she deliberately killed anyone is insane!!! You know nothing about her, your ignorant remarks are making you look like a horrible human, and certainly making people not feel for you during this time.. Fact is, it was dark, he was in the street, she couldn’t not see hi
        , he got hit… Sad story, but your ideas of revenge are disgusting. She is a great woman, and for the comment of being in her fathers car, well.. That was her car. Not that that’s relavant, but simply pointing out the made up comments and considering them fact.. The only fact is that you weren’t there, saw nothing and she was sober… I’m sorry for your uncle, but anyone saying a friend of mine needs to die and rot in hell for a complete accident just lost all my respect.

  15. Keep in mind, there is no intersections north of Beech St. on Sierra Highway. Ave H is raised. No one expects someone to cross the street on foot out of the desert, especially because there is a railroad track on one side. There are a few street lights.

    It is a strange place to cross the road.

    • You care about the car? What about the person who lost his life?
      Drivers always speeding on sierra hwy, speed limit is 55 in some areas, drivers think it’s a race track.

      • Its actually 60mph and that’s not race track speed.. That’s normal traffic speed. He was never taught to look both ways before you cross the street especially pushing a mini motorcycle common sense was missing here. And it cost a life. Smh

      • What I will like to know is if they checked her cell phone records to see if she was on her cell phone and not paying attention to what was right in front of her and the speeding fact she was not arrested yet someone was killed I don’t understand how that is happening. I don’t understand this whole investigation.If someone else with no drugs and no alcohol that was visible to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department I’m sure the sheriff still would have arrested the person to check their blood for drugs or check their cell phone records. But the girl that killed someone was free to go the same night can someone explain that?

        • Why would they arrest a sober person and try to get a warrant for a blood draw after they hit someone illegally crossing the street during the night? Why would a judge grant a warrant for that?

        • Not sure if you familiar with this area but I certainly am. It’s very dark over there and hard to see. This very well be possible this was clearly an accident. I feel sorry for his families loss and my rhoughts and prayers are with his family. This area is also filled with alot of druggies and alcoholic’s not to mention their are alot of carless people that cross the stteet infeont of cars expecting them to stop on a dime or that they can be seen. This area is known for this not stating that any of this was the factor but people shoulf keep that in mind. Just as well as her phone records should be checked as im not taking anyones side and definitely not denying the fact that a poor mans life has been taken. I just wish people would stop pointing the finger and saying people should go to jail tou dont know the circumstances. Also your going by what was said in the news paper which we all know is not always correct or lacks detail. So stop saying this woman should go to jail before you judge know all the facts.

          • I understand what your saying and we can agree to disagree on the situation. I know the facts my family took his sister there to identify his body. I know more than you think I just didn’t put it all in here.

          • A Response#so how is it that she hit that man at point of inpact and he ended up down by ave H2 when it was clearly stated that he crossed east of Sierra hwy to the west of ave H8 and drag to H2 why she didn’t stop right than when hit him,seem to me like she wanted to keep going,that’s quite a distance from where his body ended up.

          • Hurt, it doesn’t say the point of impact was H-8 and the victim was dragged to H-2. it says the driver was driving on Sierra Highway (around H-8), and when she passed H-2, that’s when the guy with the pocket bike came out into traffic.

            I live at Avenue I near Sierra Highway and travel that route regularly because Whit Carter Park is over there. it’s almost entirely pitch black, especially on the east side of Sierra Highway where the victim was crossing from.

          • even if she was using her cell phone, she could have been in compliance using it as a hands free device.