A late-night collision on a remote stretch of Avenue O in Lake Los Angeles left a pedestrian dead Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened about 10:20 p.m. on East Avenue O just west of 190th Street East. Authorities said there was no other immediate information available.
As reported by MyNewsLA, the collision involved a white Toyota Land Cruiser that remained at the scene while CHP officers worked the area. Investigators had not released the identity of the victim or details about what led to the crash.
Where the crash happened
East Avenue O runs through a largely rural, unincorporated stretch of the Antelope Valley where many roads do not have continuous sidewalks or bright street lighting. Los Angeles County's Los Angeles County Antelope Valley Area Plan notes Lake Los Angeles' rural character along Avenue O and recommends scaled, permeable pedestrian routes rather than full urban sidewalks in parts of the community.
Pedestrian safety trends in California
Pedestrian fatalities have been a growing concern statewide, and the California Office of Traffic Safety's 2023 annual report documents rising pedestrian deaths and urges investments in enforcement, education and infrastructure to reverse the trend. The agency says funding and targeted programs are central to its strategy for reducing roadway deaths across California.
What officials say and what comes next
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision and has not released further details, MyNewsLA reported. More information may be released as officers complete their work.
