LANCASTER – A suspected drunk driver was jailed in connection with a deadly multi-vehicle collision that happened in Lancaster Thursday afternoon.
An investigation determined the suspect, identified as Daniel Kaseforth, 34, of Lancaster, was driving a 2007 Ford southbound on 60th Street West about 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, when he rear-ended a 2006 Scion that was stopped at the posted stop sign and limit line on southbound 60th Street West at the intersection of state Route 138, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The force of the crash caused the Scion to be pushed directly into the path of a 2018 F-250 that was traveling westbound on state Route 138, according to the CHP report.
The F-250 struck the left side of the Scion, causing fatal injuries to the Scion’s driver. Kaseforth continued into the intersection and also collided with the F-250.
There were two occupants in the F-250 — 57-year-old Beverly Steele from Ventura and 79-year-old Judith Pommerenke of Ridgecrest. Both women complained of pain, according to the CHP report.
No injuries were listed for Kaseforth on the CHP report. He was arrested by the CHP at 5:51 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, and booked at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station in lieu of $100,000 bail, according to LASD inmate records.
“Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in this collision,” the CHP report states.
Anyone with information about this crash is encouraged to call Officer J. Murawski at the Antelope Valley CHP Office at 661-948-8541.
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story was extensively revised. LACoFD originally reported this as a five-vehicle collision with six people injured, but the subsequent report by the California Highway Patrol stated the collision actually involved three vehicles.
Melissa Mahan says
Does anyone else care that the ARSENIC levels in multiple wells in antelope acres are WAYď above the Accepted levels?! The water co.’s involved have been cited every year for at least the past three years. ARSENIC is hazardest and cancer causing!! We shouldn’t have to pay or consume water that is farmful to residents and their children/pets. Does FLYNN MICH. Ring a bell?
Jeremy Young says
It is unfortunate to see people like this destroy their lives and the lives of those affected by his actions.
My Aunt and Grandmother were involved in this accident and now their lives are also changed because of the acts of selfishness by Mr. Daniel Kaseforth. While I agree that he should face the consequences of his actions, how many times do we see people like him, cause an accident that involved serious injury or death because of their selfish acts, and then spend little time in jail or prison? We need a lot of justice reform, a lot of real meaningful rehabilitation time for offenders like Mr. Daniel Kaseforth, instead of bandaiding solutions to a severe problem. Where I live, the DUI laws have changed. They are the most stringent in all of the United States of America, yet people continue to drink and drive.
Mr. Kaseforth, you should be ashamed of yourself and should serve time as consequence of you ur actions. You have changed the lives of my loved ones along with the others involved in the accident you caused. My Aunt and Grandmother were severely injured in this crash, and a death also occurred because of your actions. Please get yourself some help. Your road will be long and hopefully long suffering so that you will not do anything like that ever again in your life. Too many have been affected by your selfishness. Time to grow up and be a man
Ron says
Another drunk screwed . Just for a few drinks. Whole life screwed.
Drunk drivers down says
Drunk driver should get the maximum.. DUI continue to happen and no serious consequences ever happen to these drunk drivers.
Lancaster DUI says
Condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Sowell…
Riley says
My brother was hit 6 years ago walking back to his girlfriends house 11-29-13 my brother is now living in a nursing he hasn’t talked walked or able to do anything on his own and wears a diaper he was hit by a drink driver the kid only served 6 1/2 years the guy was released this may got married and I haven’t heard my brother speak in 6 years. [removed] up
Mike says
This is so sad. People up here drive as if they are insane. Everyone is in such a hurry. They need to realize it’s better to arrive at your destination late than it is not to arrive at all. SLOW DOWN!!!!
Tara Thompson says
This is absolutely horrible. Knew this family personally and I cannot imagine their loss. Prayers to all the Sowell family. I am still in shock over this
Derek says
I played football with tristen he is my best friend and like a brother to me.
Dawn Colburn says
Prayers with the sowell family so sorry for your loss and that this happened to you Levi and I went to the scene because we seen the helicopter take off not knowing we knew somebody involved in it and not knowing how fatal it was this is so sad let God be with you all it will keep you in our prayers ~levi&Dawn
SD says
Awful!
Rosamond says
That driver deserves to hang
DUI stop says
Yes, that driver deserves to die in prison. Enough, no merci for these stupid killers!!
Tina says
Omg I’m in shock. I’ve worked with her for years. She’s so kind. When will people wake up and realize it doesn’t pay to drink and drive. Praying for her family & all her little babies. Rip Cheree u will be truly missed
Lashaunnda says
This breaks my heart . People need not to DRINK & DRIVE STOP driving so fast, I worked with her as well. Cheree will be truly missed, My condolences to the family. R I P LADY