A tragic incident unfolded this past Saturday in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, claiming the life of a 6-year-old girl. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a crash that occurred around 11:00 a.m. at the junction of Pearblossom Highway and 25th Street East. According to information provided by the Sheriff's Information Bureau, a 2022 grey Subaru Outback disobeyed a red traffic light and was subsequently broadsided by a 2014 Toyota Camry that was proceeding through the intersection on a green signal.
The collision resulted in devastating consequences; the young passenger of the Toyota was taken to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. Additional individuals in the incident sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe. The 55-year-old woman behind the wheel of the Subaru has not been identified, and her condition remains undisclosed as per incident reports by KTLA.
Further details surrounding the collision are still developing. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has not yet released additional information. However, they are appealing to the public for any witnesses of the crash or those with knowledge about the circumstances leading up to the event to contact the Palmdale Station Traffic Unit at 661-272-2400. This request was echoed in a community message issued by the Sheriff's Department, as seen on the Nixle alert.
The Sheriff's Department reminds residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious or criminal activity, emphasizing the "If You See Something, Say Something" mantra. For more detailed updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the public can sign up for Nixle alerts or follow LASD's Headquarters Newsroom updates for ongoing reports.
