Traffic Collision at Sierra Highway and Santiago Road
The California Highway Patrol reported a fatal crash in Palmdale on Wednesday morning.
One person died as a result and the crash occurred at 4:52 a.m. on March 30th.
A Honda Civic and gray minivan collided at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Santiago Road under unclear circumstances.
The person who was killed has yet to be identified pending notification of kin.
An active investigation is underway to determine fault.
In 2020, studies showed that the state of California reported 3,723 motor-vehicle deaths which was an increase from 2019.
In the U.S. one’s odds of dying in a car accident is around 1 in 107.
Always make sure to wear a seatbelt, obey traffic laws, and avoid distractions while driving.
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