Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash on 30th Street, West Avenue N-4 in Palmdale

Two Killed; Two Injured in 3-Vehicle Palmdale Car Accident

ANTELOPE VALLEY, Calif., (October 4, 2026) — A fatal three-vehicle crash occurred in Palmdale Sunday evening on 30th Street West, between Avenue N and N-4, in the Antelope Valley area.

Ronald Nochez, 48, and Josue Bautista, 36, were confirmed dead at the scene, and two were hospitalized following a collision between a white sedan, a silver sedan, and a third vehicle, police said. The survivors were critically injured and transported to Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster.

The California Highway Patrol reported the incident on Oct. 4th at approximately 7:46 p.m. with one of the three vehicles overturning. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the crash was reported to provide assistance and assess the situation.

Tragically, one individual succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased, pending notification of next of kin. The coroner was requested to the scene at 8:40 p.m.

The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation, and the Antelope Valley authorities have initiated a full inquiry to determine the cause and any contributing factors. Investigators are also seeking any possible witnesses who may have seen the events leading up to the crash.

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