CHP Antelope Valley Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30,...

CHP Antelope Valley Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 30, 2025

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 4:37 A.M., California Highway Patrol officers from the Antelope Valley Area responded to a traffic crash on State Route 14 northbound, south of Palmdale Boulevard.

The investigation determined that D. Montoya, 21, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was driving a 2020 Tesla Model 3, and had been involved in a separate traffic crash prior to this incident. For reasons still under investigation, Mr. Montoya exited the vehicle and remained standing within the number one lane of SR-14 northbound. Mr. F. Henriquez, 58, of Panorama City, was driving a 2008 MCI J-Series Motorcoach northbound in the same lane when his vehicle struck Mr. Montoya. Tragically, Mr. Montoya sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

The involvement of alcohol and/or drugs is not believed to be a factor in this crash.

Next of kin has been notified. For additional information regarding the deceased, please contact the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office at (323) 343-0512.

Anyone with further information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact Investigating Officer C. Martinez at the CHP Antelope Valley Area office at (661) 743-6060 during business hours. After hours, please contact the Los Angeles Traffic Management Center at (323) 259-3200.