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Young man killed in crash shortly after drive-through graduation celebration [updated]

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The driver lost control of his Dodge Hellcat and crossed oncoming traffic lanes before crashing into a tree. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead at 4:34 p.m. Friday, June 5, sheriff’s officials said. [Images by ANTHONY CHEVAL]
LANCASTER – A young man who had just participated in his drive-through graduation celebration was killed when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree in Lancaster late Friday afternoon, authorities said.

The fatal single-vehicle collision occurred around 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, on East Avenue J-8 near Calston Avenue, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed a male adult was traveling westbound on Avenue J-8 in a newer model high-performance vehicle, a Dodge Hellcat. The driver apparently lost control of the vehicle and crossed over into the eastbound lanes of traffic before colliding into a tree,” the news release states.

The motorist was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead around 4:34 p.m.

“Video surveillance footage was located and is currently under review to determine whether the vehicle was involved in any exhibition of speed or if a speed contest was taking place prior to the collision,” the sheriff’s news release states.

“Additional information brought to our attention was that the male driver had apparently just participated in his drive-through graduation celebration for a local high school here in the Antelope Valley,” sheriff’s officials said in the news release.

The driver’s name has not yet been released.

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

The fatal single-vehicle collision occurred around 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, on East Avenue J-8 near Calston Avenue in Lancaster. [Image by ANTHONY CHEVAL]
UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 17-year-old Jean Pierre Enamorado of Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. An online account has been established to cover the cost of his burial. To donate, visit: https://gf.me/u/x7h9ky

 

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25 comments for "Young man killed in crash shortly after drive-through graduation celebration [updated]"

  5. His poor parents. I am praying for them and his family for God’s comfort and peace. Lord please comfort this family during this terrible time of grief because of a tragic car accident. Please wrap them in your love and comfort them as only You can. I know they are absolutely devastated as any parents and siblings would be. Please provide the love of family and friends to gather around them and help them in their time of need. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

  6. So sad this happened to this young man, may god give the family strength in this difficult time. Please everyone slow down and protect yourselves and others on the road.

    • People who are saying Why do we need to pay for the funeral your stupid and if you don’t want to don’t so that mean don’t comment on it and you for saying mom can pay for car but not funeral she saved to get him that for graduation so you [removed] need to stop if you don’t care then don’t say nothing I don’t know the kid but I know the mom my mom works with her and she is a nice woman this is her boy her son HER
      ONLY SON so don’t comment hatful things because In the end of The day if you were her you would want the support so just support and if not don’t

    • Just shut you sound dumb just becu people can pay for certain things that doesn’t mean they can always have money in the right time they have for funeral costs

      • Here goes Trumpits #1 and other insensitive SOBs that can’t keep their venom to themselves. If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all. Were you raised by animals? Again, to wake up everyday full of hate and discontent must be completely exhausting, you are all rotten to the core. You don’t agree with supporting the family with the funeral costs? Move along you poor excuse for humanity.

        To the family, my deepest sympathy, I can’t imagine what you are going through.

        • Alexis/Give me a break! :

          You’re the thought police? The woke spoke cop? Or a nosy old dried up single shrew that can’t find a partner because you are such a nag and think you’re morally superior cause you spent 10 years living in the streets like a homeless junkie?

          That qualifies you to give your opinion on every comment and subject, you abomination of nature? Use your real name, Alex, or don’t you have the stones? Maybe you once did, but you transitioned into Alexis, right?

          • I log onto this site to read the local news and it never ceases to amaze me how some people consistently feel the need to make their presence known in the virtual world by “trolling” and using this platform to spew forth daily insults and hateful rhetoric. First, this story is about the untimely and unfortunate death of a young man who had his whole life ahead of him. He passed away on his GRADUATION Day! What should have been a milestone for him! What happened is very tragic and something his family has to come to terms with and accept. You ADULTS making such asinine comments about the Vehicle and the Go Fund Me Page someone was kind enough to start, are totally unnecessary. You don’t know the family’s circumstances, you don’t know if extended family members, God-parents and his parents life-long friends, contributed towards the vehicle as a graduation gift. YOU DON”T KNOW anything about them except what has been published here, which it isn’t a whole lot – but definitely nothing for you to worry yourself about. I agree with the post from someone who said – If you don’t want to contribute – don’t. That’s it, that’s all. Nothing more. Keep your comments to yourself and find something constructive to do with your time instead of ruining everyone else’s day with all your political posts and name calling which have NO PLACE in this particular story. This is not the platform for that. Create yourself a blog or a web-page and say what you want, when you want, and how you want… there.
            And by the way… Secondly, I am the parent of a “homeless junkie”. My Child came up in a good home, with two working parents of good moral character, who tried to set good examples and instilled Christian principles in our home. I really don’t appreciate that comment at all. You don’t know the impact and the toll ADDICTION can take on the whole family. ADDICTION and MENTAL ILLNESS are two of the largest contributing factors to HOMELESSNESS, which is beyond the state of crisis across this country. America should be ashamed of itself that we can’t take care of our own. All I can say to you is… if you live long enough, you don’t know what “not so wise” choices your children, grandchildren or great grandchildren will make. I assure you of this, while you’re in the anonymity of your home throwing stones, eventually you will find that there will come a time when you will be praying for the compassion and understanding of others.
            Now you try and have yourself a “Good Day.”

          • Trumpits #1, this is not Alex or Alexis, this is someone who is tired of your stupid racist and insensitive rants. I am not old, homeless or uneducated, but I do have empathy for others and I am sick and tired of your $hit Trumpits. You don’t have to be morally superior to put yourself in other people’s shoes, you should try it sometimes. You are despicable, dishonorable and frankly, a poor excuse for a human. I will tell you what I am, I am a military veteran, many in my family have served this country, my father, my grandfather, my great grandfather and now my daughter will be joining soon. Let me tell you, many of us have made the great mistake of sitting on our hands watching people like you make horrific comments and hiding behind your rights and your keyboard. Those rights of yours Trumpits, stop being yours to defend when you start vomiting so much hate and discontent. It is time excuses for humanity full of hate and disgrace sit down and shut up. Why don’t you do us all the favor of posting your real name as well, I am sure your neighbors will be thrilled to know what kind of character lives next to them. Enough is enough.

          • Oh Mr. T, Your entire comment directed at someone that isn’t me that you think is me. You’re the town scold. Give me a break isn’t me but thank you for all your kind words.

        • My heart & prayers goes out the mother, I feel her pain and anguish she endure. But I’m thankful that no other children was in that car with him, because it could have been several families in pain. But most importantly I’m so thankful that my only son was not in that car when it happen. I would have gone insane by now if my son would have lost his life.

  11. I’m heart sick for this young man. What should have been a joyous day, turns into a horrible tragedy. Rest in peace honey and praying for the family…