LANCASTER – A single-vehicle collision killed a passenger on Saturday, reports The AV Times.
The crash happened at the intersection of Avenue K and 17 St E around 4:46 p.m.
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A Honda was was driving east on Avenue K when he lost control of his vehicle and strayed over the median into oncoming traffic. The passenger, Leonel Tovar Melgar, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Honda was hospitalized. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
Officers are investigating the collision. They do not know at this time if impairment played a factor in the accident or not.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the traffic investigators at Lancaster Sheriff Station at 661-948-8466.
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