Carolyn Horton Fatal Rear-End Crash on Southbound SR-14 in Lancaster
Lancaster, CA (October 2, 2020) – Thursday afternoon, 83-year-old Carolyn Horton of Rosamond died in a rear-end crash on southbound SR-14, just south of Avenue D.
Moreover, the fatal crash occurred around 1:18 p.m. on October 1.
According to CHP reports, Horton was riding a 1997 Honda Goldwing trike southbound on SR-14, at approximately 65 to 70 miles per hour, directly behind a 2007 Mercedes Benz that slowed traffic in the No. 2 lane.
Moreover, Horton was unable to slow down at the traffic and rear-ended the Mercedes Benz.
As a result, she was thrown from her trike and pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the driver and the infant passenger in the Mercedes — 27-year-old Breania Williams and 3-week-old Deijohn Fenix Jr., both of Palmdale sustained no injuries.
even so, police say alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be a factor in this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Officer Sanders at the Antelope Valley CHP Office (661-948-8541.
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