Full Notification

On November 11^th, 2020 (Wednesday) at approximately 12:00 AM, personnel from Palmdale Sheriff’s Station responded to a motor vehicle collision on Avenue M approximately 850 ft. east of 15^th Street East (which is within the incorporated area of the City of Palmdale).

The preliminary facts of this investigation indicate a male 23 years old was riding a skateboard and a male 22 years old was driving a 2016 Nissan. The Nissan was driving East in the #1 lane of Avenue M and collided into the pedestrian as the pedestrian was riding his skateboard south on Avenue M. As a result of the collision, the 23 year old male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is encouraged to call Palmdale Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400. The investigation is ongoing.

East and westbound Avenue M were closed to routine traffic between 15^th Street East and 20^th Street East until approximately 8:00 AM while this incident was being investigated.
 
Detective Steve Quiroz
Palmdale Sheriff's Station
750 E Avenue Q, Palmdale CA
661-272-2596
 
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