Honk News (Palmdale, CA) – A tragic incident has occurred in California, resulting in the death of a 6-year-old girl after a driver jumped a red light at a crowded intersection.
On Saturday, January 25, at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time, authorities from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the scene of a traffic accident occurring at the intersection of Pearblossom Highway and 25th Street East in Palmdale, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
A preliminary investigation has shown that a 55-year-old woman operating a 2022 gray Subaru Outback “entered the intersection of Pearblossom Highway to head north on Barrel Springs Road while the traffic signal was red.”
A collision occurred involving the woman’s vehicle and a 2014 Toyota Camry, which reportedly “entered the intersection on a green traffic signal,” according to the department.
A Toyota crashed into the side of a Subaru.
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“A 6-year-old female passenger of the Toyota succumbed to her injuries at a local area hospital,” the Sheriff’s Department said.
Others involved in the accident suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious. The names of the individuals involved in the accident remain undisclosed, as does the overall count of those affected.
The inquiry continues to unfold. If you have any details about the accident, please reach out to the Traffic Unit at the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station by calling 661-272-2400.
Earlier this year, a tragic incident occurred in Palmdale when a 2007 Honda Accord, operated by a 19-year-old male, crashed into a traffic signal pole at approximately 12:40 a.m. local time.
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On January 11, an event occurred at the Sierra Highway and Technology Drive crossroads.
Authorities reported that the driver died at the scene, while the 20-year-old passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries.