Antelope Valley, CA (April 3, 2024) – A fatal accident occurred early Wednesday morning on Angeles Forest Hwy, near mile marker 11.39, resulting in the death of an unidentified individual. The vehicle involved in the incident was reported to have veered off the road before descending approximately 150 feet into a steep area.
Emergency services were quickly at the scene following the incident. The operation to recover the victim was challenging due to the rugged terrain. The recovery effort required the collaboration of fire and search and rescue teams. The Los Angeles County Coroner was summoned to aid with the retrieval and to aid further in the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
The authorities have not released the name of the deceased pending notification of next of kin. The Los Angeles County Sheriffs are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading up to the tragedy and are asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
Accidents such as this one underscore the importance of safe driving practices when traversing mountainous and forest roads, where even minor mistakes can have severe consequences. Angeles Forest Hwy has been the site of several accidents in the past, highlighting the need for drivers to exercise caution, especially on roads with sharp turns and steep drop-offs.
Source: Local Accident Reports