Advisory
Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision in Palmdale
Deputy Ronald Sneed
Public Information Deputy
Palmdale Sheriff Station
750 E Avenue Q, Palmdale CA
661-272-2587
Website: http://www.lasd.org
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision in Palmdale 
On February 8th, 2020 at approximately 12:36 am, Palmdale Station deputies responded to 15th Street West and Rancho Vista Boulevard regarding a “hit and run” traffic collision.
Preliminary information gathered at the scene reported a motorcycle (the victim) was driving southbound on 15th Street West through a green light at Rancho Vista Boulevard when a green Honda Civic (the suspect), who driving westbound on Rancho Vista Boulevard, ran the red light at the intersection and collided into the victim’s motorcycle.
Following the collision, the suspect driving the Honda Civic fled the location on foot. A search of the area was conducted but was unsuccessful.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Palmdale Traffic detectives are actively investigating this incident. Detectives have identified the suspect vehicles registered owner and are making efforts to locate them for questioning.
There is no further information at this time.
Preliminary information gathered at the scene reported a motorcycle (the victim) was driving southbound on 15th Street West through a green light at Rancho Vista Boulevard when a green Honda Civic (the suspect), who driving westbound on Rancho Vista Boulevard, ran the red light at the intersection and collided into the victim’s motorcycle.
Following the collision, the suspect driving the Honda Civic fled the location on foot. A search of the area was conducted but was unsuccessful.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Palmdale Traffic detectives are actively investigating this incident. Detectives have identified the suspect vehicles registered owner and are making efforts to locate them for questioning.
There is no further information at this time.
Public Information Deputy
Palmdale Sheriff Station
750 E Avenue Q, Palmdale CA
661-272-2587
Website: http://www.lasd.org
LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
*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 – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" 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.
Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Address/Location
LASD - Palmdale Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
750 E Ave Q
Palmdale, CA 93550
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-272-2400
