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Two men suspected of killing a 31-year-old man in a hit-and-run collision in Palmdale were taken into custody, authorities announced Monday.
Officers responded around 5:10 p.m. Friday near Avenue N and 22nd Street West to reports of a four-vehicle collision, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Further investigation revealed that a 25-year-old man driving a 2008 Mercedes-Benz westbound on Avenue N attempted to pass another vehicle by using the north shoulder at a high rate of speed. He lost control, crossed into the eastbound lanes, and collided with a 2021 Lexus IS compact executive car before striking the front of a 2022 Honda HR-V subcompact crossover SUV.
Debris from the crash also damaged a 2019 Honda Accord sedan.
The at-fault driver, identified only as 25-year-old K. Littiz, and his passenger, 22-year-old K. Wright — both of Compton — ran from the crash site but were later located and taken into custody, according to the CHP.
Investigators said they believe drug impairment was a factor in the fatal collision.
The deceased victim was identified as a 31-year-old man from Lancaster, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three other victims were taken to Antelope Valley Medical Center with injuries ranging from moderate to severe, including a 32-year-old man from Palmdale.
Both Littiz and Wright were booked at the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
Investigators also said Littiz had been involved in a separate, unrelated crash prior to the fatal collision on Avenue N.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal hit-and-run collision was urged to call the CHP Antelope Valley Area office at 661-743-6060. Calls after business hours should be made to the Los Angeles Traffic Management Center at 323-259-3200.
This article is incorrect. It was a young woman, not man that lost her life.
What a piece of sht. Unfortunately Mr Littizs karma is affecting his kid instead of hisself.