PALMDALE – Authorities have identified the driver who died Tuesday after his vehicle veered into the adjacent lane, resulting in a three vehicle collision in Palmdale.
He was 44-year-old Tricone Raymond Sanford of Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
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The fatal collision happened around 11:11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, on Avenue M east of 30th Street East, according to a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
“The preliminary facts of this investigation indicate… a 1998 Chevy Suburban was driving eastbound in the number two lane of Avenue M and veered into the number one eastbound lane of Avenue M, colliding into a 2013 Ford Fiesta. Both vehicles veered into the westbound lanes of Avenue M and were struck by big rig transporting two trailers of hay,” the news release states.
Sanford was driving the Chevy and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. The driver of the Ford was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries, according to the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
No further information on the collision was immediately available.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the Palmdale Sheriff Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400. The investigation is ongoing.
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Brandie says
Flame rest well you will be missed so much they took u to soon
Keisha White says
Rip Flame Ru so sorry this happened to you
Sona says
Sending my condolences to the family. I was there at the scene, I saw this man deceased body. I am very saddened about all this. Praying for strength for the family. R.I.P Please everyone get you’re house’s in order. YAH is coming back!!!
Seitu Martin says
Tricone (Flame) was my best friend finding out about this hurts. Love you bro
Shanee says
I’m sad and mad right now this is my cousin Quita cousin and I had just FaceTime him 2 days b4 this happened.
Sona says
So sorry for you’re loss. I wanted to help him but it was too late. Their were people on the scene before I came helping. I’m just sad behind all this. Prayers to the family
Sona says
So sorry for you’re loss. I was there at the scene. I wanted to help him but he was already gone. I am so sorry GOD bless you.
Fred Sanford says
Maybe he had a heart attack behind the wheel .
Pam says
R.I.P cousin love you always
Tanisha says
@Tim Scott … Tricone (lil man) is someone son , brother , husband , father and friend. I personally knew him and very saddened by his passing . I’m very offended by your insensitive and rude comments. My heart goes to all that loved him dearly . Let’s be more mindful and sensitive of our words . Sending his family love . ❤️
Tim Scott says
I meant no disrespect. I just find it pretty amazing that the driver of the Fiesta came through it as well as they did.
Sorry for your loss.
MsDebbie says
This is so sad to hear. :( Our Condolences to his loved ones. Rest in Heaven.
Tim Scott says
Wow.
If I’m in a Ford Fiesta that gets hit by a Suburban AND a hay truck and all I have are moderate injuries I am buying a lottery ticket immediately.