August 10, 2023 – Nationwide Report ®
According to the California Highway Patrol, a fatal crash was reported in Lancaster. Officials confirmed that one person died due to the pedestrian accident.
Authorities stated that the collision occurred west of Valley Central Way. A woman stopped her car to give way for people to cross the street. At this time, a man got up from a bus bench and struck her car. He grabbed her door handle and attempted to get inside the car.
As a result of this, the woman tried to drive away from the scene. In an effort to get away from the man, she ran him over.
The man was identified as 39-year-old Justin Rhodes. Rhodes was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck.
The crash continues to be investigated by the CHP.
Source: My News LA