On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 08:50pm, personnel from Palmdale Sheriff’s Station responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian, traffic collision at the intersection of…
On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 08:50pm, personnel from Palmdale Sheriff’s Station responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian, traffic collision at the intersection of 2nd Street East and Palmdale Boulevard within the City of Palmdale.
The preliminary facts of this investigation indicate at approximately 08:50pm on October 2, 2026, a 2013 white Hyundai Elantra was driving eastbound on Palmdale Boulevard in the number two lane. The pedestrian was running northbound at the intersection of 2nd Street East on a red traffic signal. The driver of the Hyundai Elantra collided into the pedestrian and stopped on the south shoulder of the roadway.
The pedestrian was transported to Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles where he was pronounced deceased approximately three days later. Deputies on scene trained in Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection and Enforcement conducted Standard Field Sobriety Tests on the driver of the Hyundai. As a result of their investigation, they determined alcohol and drugs were not a factor in this collision.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Palmdale Sheriff Station, Traffic Unit, Detective Cynthia Knutson, at: 661-272-2400, or email: cpknutso@lasd.org. Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
NOTE: there will be a candle light vigil for the 10 year old child this evening at 6pm
