Rolando Navarro of Lancaster Fatally Struck on 14 Freeway [Palmdale, CA]

Palmdale, CA (May 07, 2022) – On Thursday, Rolando Navarro, 44, of Lancaster, died in a 14 Freeway accident involving Diego Hernandez, 38, of Palmdale.

The fatal accident took place at around 4:55 a.m., south of Palmdale Boulevard.

The fatal collision happened around 4:55 a.m. Thursday, May 5, on SR-14, just south of Palmdale Boulevard, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

Navarro was standing in the center divider of the southbound freeway and started to cross the traffic lanes in an easterly direction.

Unfortunately, a southbound 2017 Toyota Corolla driven by Hernandez in the number 3 lane struck Navarro at 65 miles per hour. 

Navarro lost his life at the scene while Hernandez did not sustain injuries in the accident.

Hernandez drove a short distance ahead and called 911. 

“The involvement of alcohol and/or drugs is unknown at this time and is still under investigation,” the CHP says.

Please contact Officer DeHaven at the Antelope Valley CHP Office at 661-948-8541 if you have further details on this collision.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Rolando Navarro. May the bereaved find peace and strength in this time of sorrow.

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