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Clues sought in fatal Lancaster hit-and-run

by The AV Times Staff • July 5, 2018

Chenille Van Bastelaar was struck and killed the day before her 33rd birthday, according to her family. [Contributed image.]
LANCASTER – Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying two drivers whose vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian in Lancaster.

The victim, identified by family members as 32-year-old Chenille Van Bastelaar, was struck about 12:50 a.m. on June 23 at the intersection of Avenue J and Andale Avenue.

She was struck while in the roadway by an unknown vehicle that was westbound on Avenue J, according to Detective Matthew Davis of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“Vehicle debris found at the location indicates the suspect vehicle may possibly be a 2002-2007 C-class Mercedes sport edition with wide tires,” Davis said. “The vehicle is possibly green or teal in color.”

The vehicle will likely have front-end damage, possibly toward its left side, the detective said.

“Witnesses at the scene state a second vehicle, (a) gray sedan, hit the pedestrian while she laid in the roadway,” Davis said.

The second vehicle stopped momentarily before heading west on Avenue J, he said.

A witness said the vehicle was being driven by a Hispanic woman, 25-30 years old and a Hispanic woman of the same age was a passenger in the car, Davis said.

“This information is still being investigated and verified,” Davis said.

After the collision, Van Bastelaar was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information about the fatal hit-and-run is encouraged to contact Detective Matthew Davis at 661-948-8466.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS.

Previous related story: Woman killed in Lancaster hit and run, witnesses sought

Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Lancaster

7 comments for "Clues sought in fatal Lancaster hit-and-run"

  1. Katie Parker says

    September 19, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Oh my God Chelsea, I am so sorry to hear about this. I’m late I know but I just saw this article floating around FB. How are you all holding up?
    Katie

  2. Sanctuary city drivers in Palmdale and Lancaster says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:41 am

    It figures another Sanctuary City Driver thank you Governor Jerry Brown for giving these idiots a driver’s license. Okay you guys have a new president go home now

    • What? Sanctuary city drivers in Palmdale and Lancaster says says

      July 31, 2018 at 8:08 am

      How did you identify the driver as undocumented? Oh right, you are an ignorant, good for nothing racist. Go wash your sheets or your fellow tiny pecker members will be upset.

  3. Cris says

    July 29, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Are there any updates on her hit and run?

    Is her son okay? Is he being placed with the father?

  4. Chelsea says

    July 26, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    Hi, I am her sister. We are having a very small private service scattering her ashes at sea.

    • Cris says

      July 29, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Any updates on the investigation?

  5. Erin DiAngelis says

    July 13, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Where can I find out Moreno information? Chenille was a friend of mine and I would
    like to know about memorial services or anything else?
    Thank you!

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