California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 17-year-old female jogger on Golden Valley Road on Monday night, officials said.
“A jogger was heading westbound, near Golden Valley Road and Samantha Court, and she was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Golden Valley Road,” said Officer John Lutz of the California Highway Patrol.
A boy was driving a 1989 Toyota Celica. The victim is reportedly a Saugus High student.
A Tweet sent out by by Saugus High ASB Twitter account sent condolences to the family and friends of Jennifer Stift.
Stift was a Saugus High senior who was listed on the swim team’s roster for the 2013-14 school year.
No arrests have been made in the incident at this time.
Both the victim and the driver were 17 years old, according to CHP officials.
The name of the driver was not released.
Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash, Lutz said, although he added that the investigation was ongoing.
A resident in the area told SCVTV, “There is continuous speeding and racing on that stretch (of road). It’s out of control.”
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I just got the Saugus High recorded message from the principal about this and I’m in tears. I didn’t know her or her family but my heart is broken. Sending prayers for both families.
I, for one, had no idea that Golden Valley Road continued up near Plum Canyon. That’s where this all happened.
Condolences to the family. Tragically sad situation :(
I literally run this stretch of road daily…i was maybe 8 minutes ahead of this incident. My heart is broken for the family and driver. God bless them all.
I walk almost every evening on this road. Once Golden Valley Road goes through, traffic will be even more horrendous. Runners, please stay off the blacktop. My heart is so sad for the family and friends of this beautiful soul. May God give them comfort.
Saddest message I’ve ever had to hear from the principle. My daughter first there and said everyone was crying today. ;(. Breaks my heart. Prayers to her family and friends.
Michelle Manent Prochnow – to make it worse, Aaron just drove by there minutes after it happened. He told me about it and i didnt think it was right there because i just ran by there and nothing had happened. I know he felt helpless to help her :(
This is just plain sad. PEOPLE OF SANTA CLARITA…..REALLY ? SLOW DOWN ! THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN ANY OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS. Prayers and blessings to the family for thier loss. ♡
This is just plain sad. PEOPLE OF SANTA CLARITA…..REALLY ? SLOW DOWN ! THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN ANY OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS. Prayers and blessings to the family for thier loss. ♡
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102 Comments
Rip beautiful
Candice De Long
The family is heartbroken.
SO SAD!
So sad RIP!
wow…
Our prayers to Jen’s family and friends! RIP Jen
you just said the victims names were not released. but you posted her name?
:(
That’s hard to swallow. Prayers to the family.
Prayers for this entire family.
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May she rest in peace, prayers to her family and friends.
Condolences to the family
So sad. My heart goes out to the family
She was an amazing awesome outgoing person![❤️](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/svg/2764.svg)
Prayers sent to her family and sisters
That’s horrible ! I live there
God bless the family – my thoughts and prayers go out to them. :(
Alicia Vang :( so sad
People fly down that street. Sad news. I hope she did not suffer.
So sorry for her, the driver and their families. May we all be reminded to take extra care and focus on the roads.
Omg. Sorry to family :(
Prayers to the family
She is my neighbors daughter, and we have known her since she was a baby. It is a sad sad day.
We love you Jennifer.
Such a heartbreaking story…..thoughts & prayers with the family…..
People are always driving too fast on that street
:( terrible tragedy. Hope it wasn’t because of texting and driving.
I just got the Saugus High recorded message from the principal about this and I’m in tears. I didn’t know her or her family but my heart is broken. Sending prayers for both families.
So very sad…
So sad. Heartbreaking for both families involved.
Devastating!!!! So incredibly heartbreaking. My heart aches for this family
The ‘all call’ from Saugus was extremely emotional and heartfelt, my thoughts are with both families and the entire Centurion community
My deepest Condolences to all those hurting, RIP Jen…….
So sad to hear of this tragedy. My heart goes out to her family and friends. This type of thing will never make sense.
So sad..rip my prayers go out to who are affected
I, for one, had no idea that Golden Valley Road continued up near Plum Canyon. That’s where this all happened.
Condolences to the family. Tragically sad situation :(
Better to arrive 5 or 10 minutes later to your destination than not at all.
I literally run this stretch of road daily…i was maybe 8 minutes ahead of this incident. My heart is broken for the family and driver. God bless them all.
Molly Hibbert Cahill
I just drove by n it was very sad to students there crying. My son knew her .its not an easy day for the family n saugus students. RIP
May she rest in peace! May God console her family in these times of grief!
Julie Smestad Mason
Analilia Ortega, don’t know if you had any info:(
I walk almost every evening on this road. Once Golden Valley Road goes through, traffic will be even more horrendous. Runners, please stay off the blacktop. My heart is so sad for the family and friends of this beautiful soul. May God give them comfort.
That is so unfortunate! The family must be inconsolable and I’m sure the driver is devastated by his actions. Just a horrible tragedy all around.
Prayers
Praying for comfort in Jesus’ Name for Jennifer’s family, and the young man who was driving, and his family. How devastating for all.
Heart wrenching. Sorry seems like such an understatement at this time. Praying, Praying, Praying…..<3
So sad
What a tragedy. My prayers are with all involved.
Poor kid has to live with that now… Horrible for everyone.
Praying for her family and friends.
Tommy Le
Rip Jennifer , and my prayers go out to her family /.
Saddest message I’ve ever had to hear from the principle. My daughter first there and said everyone was crying today. ;(. Breaks my heart. Prayers to her family and friends.
heartbreaking…beautiful family…RIP sweet girl..prayer sent….
Poor baby. Gosh her poor family. Prayers going out to her family, as well as the 17 year old and his family. :(
RIP so sad
Justin Cherry
Very sad … Praying for family and friends
Prayers to the family. Just no words that can express a loss of a child. God please look over the family and the young lady taken from us.
So sad
Heartbroken for Jen and her family. They are all very close! Sending prayers to you all! God Bless!
Anthony M. Servera
Michelle Manent Prochnow – to make it worse, Aaron just drove by there minutes after it happened. He told me about it and i didnt think it was right there because i just ran by there and nothing had happened. I know he felt helpless to help her :(
, this breaks my heart.
So sad. James goes to saugus high and my heart dropped when they sent out the phone call to parents
Praying
This broke my heart :(
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Prayers to all. Prayers to Golden Valley HS too. Rough start to the school year.
Prayers for Saugus HS
I am broken hearted such a tragedy. Jenny will be so missed
So sad! My thoughts are with the family. The hubby and i walk that road almost daily. It is ridiculous how fast the cars speed up/down that road.
Felt very bad hearing this.
So sorry. Very sad.
A friend of mine was hit n killed on that same road in 08 hopefully they make some changes
My daughter was telling me about this….the family lives a few houses from her
I pray for her soul and her family in this difficult times…
I pray for her soul and her family in this difficult times…
Wow I am very sorry to hear this.
Wow I am very sorry to hear this.
So tragic for both families involved hugs and prayers
So tragic for both families involved hugs and prayers
Very sad message from the Principle… My daughter said it was a very sad day at school. RIP and prayers for both families
This is so sad – my thoughts and prayers to her family! RIP Angel!
I’m so sad for both of them.
I’m so sad for both of them.
Nichole Shelton
Nichole Shelton
My daughter was friends with her in the swim team..my heart broken.
My daughter was friends with her in the swim team..my heart broken.
This is just plain sad. PEOPLE OF SANTA CLARITA…..REALLY ? SLOW DOWN ! THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN ANY OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS. Prayers and blessings to the family for thier loss. ♡
This is just plain sad. PEOPLE OF SANTA CLARITA…..REALLY ? SLOW DOWN ! THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN ANY OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS. Prayers and blessings to the family for thier loss. ♡
I pray for Her!
I cannot handle this type of news. I’m so sorry for your loss for those friends and family members that might be reading this now. Prayers.
Wow Tanya o:
I’m sorry :(
May god please help her spirit and family
Jogging on a HWY at night?