Full Notification

Palmdale Sheriff’s Station Traffic Investigators are investigating the circumstances of a solo vehicle fatal traffic collision that occurred on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at approximately 6:50 a.m., on the northbound lanes of Sierra Highway at Rancho Vista Boulevard, Palmdale.
 
Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicates the male driver of a 2006 silver, Ford Focus, appeared to be travelling northbound on Sierra Highway.  Evidence at the scene of the collision indicate the vehicle drifted onto the sidewalk and bike path for an unknown reason.  After striking a wood fence pole, in the bike path, the vehicle continued on until it collided with a “Metrolink” control house where it came to rest and caught fire.  The vehicle became engulfed by flames, trapping the driver inside. 
 
The driver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
 
The investigation is on-going and there is no further information available.
 
Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed this collision or have any information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station’s Traffic Detail at 661-272-2400.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google Play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
 
Written by:
E. Saucedo, Detective
Palmdale Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
750 East Avenue Q,
Palmdale, CA  93550
(661) 272-2400
 
Forwarded by:
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700

Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org
Recruitment LASD: http://www.careers.lasd.org 
Follow LASD HQ via Text and Email: http://www.Nixle.com
https://nixle.com/lasd---los-angeles-county-sheriffs-dept-information-bureau-sib/  
Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ
Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk
Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos
Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol
Facebook LASD HQ http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment
Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ 
Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/
YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0
Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system
http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla
Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.

"If You See Something, Say Something"

LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department