[06-20-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Driver Died Following Semi-Truck Collision in Palmdale

[06-20-2023] Driver Died Following Semi-Truck Collision in PalmdaleA driver died following a two-vehicle collision in Palmdale late Tuesday morning, June 20, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Palmdale Station, the fatal collision happened around 11:00 a.m. between Pearblossom Highway and 30th Street East.

Two semi-trucks collided, leaving one of the drivers trapped. The semi-truck driver was extricated but later died from injuries, while the other driver received treatment at the scene.

The authorities are currently conducting an investigation and have not released further information about the fatal collision.

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