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Teen hit, killed by car in Lancaster [updated]

by The AV Times Staff • November 18, 2019

Carlos Ayala-Guzman [Image via gofundme]
LANCASTER – A 17-year-old boy died Sunday evening after he was hit by a car while apparently bending down to pick up his skateboard in the roadway in Lancaster, authorities said.

It happened around 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, on Avenue K near 55th Street West in Lancaster, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

The teen was walking west in the eastbound lanes of Avenue K, while a 2012 Subaru Impreza was traveling eastbound on Avenue K at approximately 55 MPH, according to the news release.

“Based upon evidence at the scene, and party/witness statements, it appears as if the pedestrian bent or kneeled down while in the roadway to pick up his skateboard. [The Subaru driver] did not see the pedestrian in the roadway in time to brake effectively and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the news release states.

The  Subaru driver stopped and rendered aid, along with passersby who stopped for the collision, officials said.

“[The Subaru driver] voluntarily submitted to field sobriety tests and it was determined he was not impaired in any way,” the news release states. The driver’s name was not released.

“This section of roadway is without lighting, and there was no ambient light to help illuminate the roadway. The pedestrian was also wearing a black shirt, making him difficult to be seen,” the sheriff’s new release states.

Anyone with witness information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact traffic investigators at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 17-year-old Carlos Ayala-Guzman of Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

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Filed Under: Home, Lancaster

15 comments for "Teen hit, killed by car in Lancaster [updated]"

  1. Ron says

    November 20, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Not a good place to be riding a skateboard. It’s very dark there. Very tragic. Happen right down from my house. I live in the Housing track on 57th.

  2. MikeMikeH says

    November 20, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    I Did not know him but it happened near my home, such an unfortunate loss my prayers go out to his family and friends.

    • Dvaz says

      November 20, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      Amen Mike . Prayers for healing NO parents or siblings or friends deserve to go through this hurtful moment. I PRAY for all his family and friends

    • emily says

      February 21, 2020 at 4:33 am

      I miss my friend dearly and your prayers mean a lot. Its been 3 months since his death and the pain remains the same

  3. Dvaz says

    November 20, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    Is there a go fund me for him? I didn’t know him but I was coming home when they closed the road . We are sadden from this loss.

    • Layali says

      November 20, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      Hello Dvaz. Yes, there is a gofundme set up for Carlos: https://www.gofundme.com/f/carlos-a-guzman-tragedy?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
      Thank you so much for your kindness. If possible, I encourage you to tell others about his gofundme. Any support, of any kind, is surely appreciated by his friends and family during this difficult time. Again, thank you very much.

  4. Huthut says

    November 20, 2019 at 10:47 am

    He was my son’s friend and classmate at school. My son said when entered his first period class he saw everyone crying and his teacher said that his friend pass away. My son cried to me about the loss of his friend. The boy was in the Devil Pup program to join the Marine Corps. Very sad!

  5. Her says

    November 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    This child was doing what children do, living life . No one ever thinks their life will end so soon.I heard he was a very nice young man, and Quartz Hill High students will miss him. I know my son said he was so sad about this.

  6. Ron says

    November 19, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Bad things happen when you wear dark clothes and the area is dark. Dont have a light.

  7. Ron says

    November 19, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Just right down from my house. It’s dark there.

  8. Hit says

    November 18, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    “The teen was walking west in the eastbound lanes…”

    Not the smartest thing one can do…

    • Brisa Perez says

      November 18, 2019 at 10:07 pm

      Fly high my guardian angel❤️ You will be missed by your friends

  9. Poony says

    November 18, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    A so what burger…why so many stories that are a big so what? Start obeying traffic laws…

    • AJ says

      November 18, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Wow really that was someone child why would you say that [removed] i hope you dont have kids talking like that smh

    • Huthut says

      November 21, 2019 at 9:28 am

      Poony you are heartless! There are soo many variables what could have led up to this tragic accident the driver could have been distracted and not been paying attention. The roadway is dark and the speed limit is too high. This was my son’s friend and my son said he was a good kid and he had many friends that love him. Poony, If you don’t care about the story than SHUT UP! YOU ARE CRUEL AND EVIL! The kid did not want to die he had plans to join the Marine Corps after high school.

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