Traffic investigators from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station are investigating the circumstances of a fatal traffic collision involving two vehicles. The incident took place near the intersection of 20th Street East and Avenue L, in the City of Lancaster.
Preliminary investigation indicates a male adult in a Lexus was traveling northbound on 20th Street East and reportedly did not stop at the solid red traffic signal at Avenue L. As the Lexus drove through the intersection, it collided with a Ford which was traveling westbound on Avenue L with four passengers. The male adult in the rear passenger seat suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A male juvenile suffered significant injuries and is in critical condition at the hospital.
The cause of the collision is still being investigated. Speed appears to be a factor in the collision. The driver of the Lexus is suspected of driving under the influence. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Traffic Investigators at Lancaster Sheriff Station by calling 661-948-8466.
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
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Robert Luna, Sheriff
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