LLANO – A 19-year-old driver died Monday morning after his car traveled into the opposing traffic lane and collided head-on with a pickup truck in the Llano area, authorities said.
Maurice C. Hill Jr. of Riverside was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which happened around 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, on Pearblossom (18) Highway east of 248th Street East, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
Hill was driving a 2008 Mazda 6 eastbound on Pearblossom Highway when he allowed his vehicle to turn left and into the path of a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado that was traveling westbound on Pearblossom Highway, the CHP report states.
Both vehicles caught fire as a result of the collision, according to the CHP report.
The Silverado’s driver, 57-year-old Earl H. Quinby of Pinon Hills, was able to exit his vehicle and was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital with major injuries, according to the CHP report.
“Alcohol (and/or) drugs are not suspected to be a factor in this collision,” the CHP report states.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Officer T. Shields at the CHP Antelope Valley Area office at 661-948-8541.
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Reka says
It doesn’t surprise me how inconsiderate people can actually be. Now let it be one of your family members, I’m sure you would want the same respect. However, If you can read, you will notice how the article never mentioned reckless driving, drinking behind the wheel nor texting while driving. Ignorant people are quick to judge. That’s what I’ve gathered from all of your inconsiderate post.
Crossroads says
So tell a lie instead of speaking thruth. Dam liberal I drive like an idiot cut people off put others life in jeopardy but don’t say nothing please go cry to your dad and mom who really cares
Joanie says
… for everyone under 30, texting while driving is irresistible –
Fatal Crash says
Earl Quinby lives to see another day. An extremely lucky man…
Facts says
Maybe Texting wasn’t the cause of this horrific accident…. maybe falling asleep or something running out in front of the vehicle. Positive thinking would be great!
Crossroads says
Even if that’s the case something running in front slow down to many accidents so let’s just say positive thinking will make things better give me a break
Facts says says
No need to go back and forth with stupidity!!!!! Please drive safe on the highway and be courteous to other. I just gave you your break!
Crossroads says
Stupid stupid stupid stupid drivers everyday on that road people don’t consider anyone else but themselves willing to put everyone @ risk just to send a text or cut someone off because there’s not going fast enough so they decide to jeopardize people’s life and there own that’ is exactly what happened here I’ve had to many close calls back in the 18 highway
Allison A says
You don’t know how this accident occurred so please speak facts before assuming what happened. I know there’s a lot of inconsiderate people out on the roads but comments like this isn’t appropriate for families who are grieving.