The fatal collision happened around 7:59 p.m. Sunday, June 21, on Avenue I between 15th and 17th Street East, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
The male motorist was driving a Chevrolet Camaro westbound on Avenue I “at a high rate of speed, and lost control of his vehicle. The Camaro skidded into a telephone pole, shearing the telephone pole from its base, and causing fatal injuries to the driver,” the news release states. The driver’s name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification, but he was a man in his 20’s according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office..
“The cause of the collision is still being investigated. Speed appears to have been a factor in this collision. It is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs played a role,” the sheriff’s news release states.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact traffic investigators at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station by calling 661-948-8466.
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Mark says
Was that a black Camaro? Wow, that’s racist!
Holly Day says
Wtf is up with these comments? Y’all are some sick people.
Christine says
… I am outraged! Tear down all Camaro statues! Ban all fascist motorists! Telephone poles matter! All Camaro drivers must die!
Jose says
I hear you! Time for another riot!
Noteprahs La says
We will not stand for this brutal treatment of telephone poles. Taken out of existence for no other reason than being a proud pole! Telephone Poles Matter!
Speed Racer says
Fortunately, no one else was injured or killed.