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Victim in Car Crash Tuesday Night Identified as Saugus Woman
| Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015
Rick McClure

Photo: Rick McClure

[KHTS] – Colleen Linette Brown has been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner as the victim of a fatal car crash on Bouquet Canyon Road which occurred late Tuesday night.

Brown, 33, of Saugus, was traveling south on Bouquet Canyon Rd. around 11 p.m. when her vehicle drifted into the northbound lanes and collided with an unoccupied, parked vehicle,  according to Lt. Derek Sabatini with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

BrownOfficials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the single-vehicle collision at Cinema Drive at about 11:15 p.m., said Sabatini.

Brown was pronounced dead on scene by LACoFD officials, said Sabatini.
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75 Comments

  1. Kayde Coleman says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Colleen Brown I’m still in shock. Reading the story and seeing the pictures has me weighed down. So hurt you were an amazing soul…

    Reply
  2. Linet Aghassi says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad, RIP

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Powell says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Stefani Killam Hey cuz i saw you were friends on fb so not sure of you were aware!

    Reply
  4. Brie Alamillo says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Mitch Aranda

    Reply
  5. Darren J. Drouin says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So so sad :-(

    Reply
  6. TonynValerie Lopez says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Tragic

    Reply
  7. Josh Henry says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Lupe Montoya was this where you were?

    Reply
  8. Christy Jones says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad to hear this news rip

    Reply
  9. Roberta Rock says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    _()_

    Reply
  10. Anna Marie says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    My heart is broken .. You are gonna be missed so much … I will never forget all the amazing memories we shared

    Reply
  11. Jill Mingus McGlynn says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Prayers for her family

    Reply
  12. Sylena Brooks Kephart says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Lupe

    Reply
  13. Karen Okerman says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    I hope someone will give her cute doggie a home.

    Reply
  14. Tanya Jordan-Romo says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Erika Pulido is this your friend?

    Reply
  15. Anna Dery says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP so sorry.

    Reply
  16. Connie Ojeda says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP Colleen ?

    Reply
  17. Annansha Crozier says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    She was an amazing person. She will be greatly missed

    Reply
  18. Sarah Sanders-Templeton says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Jacinda Oliver!!

    Reply
  19. Donna Partis says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Prayers for the family and friends

    Reply
  20. Rachael Wheeler Cleveland says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Shawna Fly Gregorio.

    Reply
  21. Gin says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sorry to get this news…
    Rest in paradise Colleen! <3

    Reply
  22. Robby Emerson says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Drove thru this last night leaving work very sad. Rip

    Reply
  23. Natalie Jensen-Evans says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Love you Colleen. Miss you so much.

    Reply
  24. Jennifer Boshers says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Prayers for the family…?

    Reply
  25. Colleen Phelan Kubes says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Wow. RIP Colleen

    Reply
  26. Carrie Lilley Videgain says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Do not know her but it doesn’t matter. Such a heartbreaking tragic accident. I feel badly and pray for comfort and peace for her family. So very sorry.

    Reply
  27. Amber Amodeo says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Feels like I’m living in a bad nightmare. Love you so much Colleen Brown.

    Reply
  28. Sandi Portner says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    May she Rip

    Reply
  29. Danny Evans says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Rip Colleen and condolences to all your loved ones you left behind!!!

    Reply
  30. Lisa Stefko says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP ??

    Reply
  31. Lauren Derma says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    I love you Colleen Brown you will truly never be forgotten your smile your blue eyes your whole persona is unforgettable may you have felt no pain and please rest easy my friend ❤️?❤️

    Reply
  32. Dorothy Belli says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Sorry sorry

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP Colleen Brown! This is so tragic. I still can’t believe it. <3 <3

    Reply
  34. Dan Hoskins says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP…….

    Reply
  35. Lianne Taru says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP, friend. ? Love you, Colleen!! You will be missed.

    Reply
  36. John Bhatti says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP

    Reply
  37. Damien White says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Rip my condolences to the family

    Reply
  38. Nicole Baker says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    REST IN PEACE HUNNY

    Reply
  39. Camille Flowers says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Love you to moon and back Colleen. I wish this wasn’t true you are amazing good friend brought the light to every dark tunnel, your gonna me missed so much but never ever forgotten! My heart goes out to your entire family during this time.

    Reply
  40. Susan Quinn Giesing says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad so beautiful

    Reply
  41. Lindsay Loves Dogs says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    I’m sorry for her family about your loss

    Reply
  42. Russ Farrell says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Tragic.

    Reply
  43. KaT-Reesa Mart-Mina says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So tragic :(

    Reply
  44. Laura Saltzman says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad?. My prayers go out to her family.

    Reply
  45. Christine Ford Calderon says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad. My condolences to her family and friends.

    Reply
  46. Nancy Jillson says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP Colleen – you will be missed

    Reply
  47. Shirley Vercelli says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    I’m so sorry. God bless her and her family. So tragic!

    Reply
  48. Sunny Hawley says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    I love you woman!! I will miss you every damn day of my life. The girls miss their auntie so much. I spent the day with your folks and together we will keep your memory alive. They made me promise to come see them on a regular basis. You know I will. Please look down on us all and keep us safe. You are our angel now. One day I will see you again, until then, RIP my friend. ?❤️?

    Reply
  49. Cliff Michelle Cornell says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Terrible news RIP….

    Reply
  50. Anna Marie says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    ???

    Reply
  51. Lindsey Gockel says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Love you always ! I’m so sorry baby.. You didn’t deserve this

    Reply
  52. Maria Stockstill says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So very sad :(
    Rip beautiful girl

    Reply
  53. Matt Rogers says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Colleen was my co teacher at tutor time many years ago . She had a great heart and was always loving to all the children in our care . I’ll miss you Colleen and your wonderful smile .:(

    Reply
  54. Candace Farnsworth says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Rip..you will be missed so very much =(

    Reply
  55. Aarika Johnson says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad. Prayers for her family and friends!

    Reply
  56. Cheryl Heermann says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    I’ll miss you my friend.

    Reply
  57. Claudia Cross says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sorry to hear when tragedy like this happens on our community. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Does anyone know what caused the accident?

    Reply
  58. Dave Sanders says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Dang, how sad. :'(

    Reply
  59. Kim Slattery Kincaid says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    RIP

    Reply
  60. Breanna Price says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    Joe Madge is this what you possibly saw

    Reply
  61. Cari Karratti says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad, such a pretty girl.

    Reply
  62. Robin Cantor- Silver says:
    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 at

    So sad RIP

    Reply
  63. Abel Bouquets says:
    Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 at

    Wesley Ramos

    Reply
  64. Jim Oge Jr says:
    Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 at

    RIP

    Reply
  65. Sandra Franco Trohanowsky says:
    Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 at

    Prayers

    Reply
  66. Kim Emerson says:
    Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 at

    RIP prayers to her family& friends

    Reply
  67. Elizabeth Nieto says:
    Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 at

    Very sad.. Condolences go out to her family.. Rest in peace

    Reply
  68. Shirley says:
    Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 at

    Prayers to the family. RIP.

    Reply
  69. Daniel says:
    Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 at

    Colleen you were my first true love, we met at Magic Mountain where we both worked. Together we spend 7 years of our life together. I will always love her and she’ll always be in my thoughts randomly as she always has been. Goodnight Princess. I love you and will see you on the otherside.

    Reply
  70. Peggy Owens says:
    Friday, Nov 6, 2015 at

    My prayers are with you and your family!! Taken way to soon!! What a tragedy and such a loss.
    I am so very sorry!!

    Reply

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