UPDATE: Miguel Figueroa Killed in Head-On Accident on Highway 138 [Pearblossom, CA]

Miguel Figueroa Dead in Pearblossom Head-On Crash on Highway 138

 
PEARBLOSSOM, CA (August 12, 2021) — One person died in a head-on accident on Highway 138 at Longview Road Monday, August 9.
 
19-year-old Miguel Figueroa of Palmdale died in the crash, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal two-vehicle crash happened around 4:56 a.m. Figueroa drove a 2007 Chrysler Sebring westbound on Highway 138 when he veered in a southwesterly direction. However, it was directly into the path of a 2003 Saturn Ion traveling eastbound on Highway 138. As a result, a broadside collision occurred.
 
Figueroa sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
 
The Saturn’s driver, 45-yar-old Daniel Meneses of Lancaster, sustained major injuries. Soon after, officials transported him to Antelope Valley Hospital for treatment.
 
The involvement of alcohol and/or drugs is not suspected to be a factor in this crash, according to police.
 
Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact police. In addition, contact Officer J. Gallion, ID 21434, at the CHP Antelope Valley Area office at 661-948-8541.

Our caring thoughts are with the bereaved family and friends of Miguel Figueroa.

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