DATE:  Wednesday, July 20, 2016

TIME:  3:32 p.m.

LOCATION: West Avenue G at 55^th Street West, City of Lancaster

UNIT:  Detective Politano, Traffic Services Detail– Lancaster Station

Traffic investigators from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station are investigating the circumstances of a solo vehicle, fatal traffic collision that occurred on West Avenue G at 55^th Street West in the City of Lancaster.

Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed the driver of a 2012 Freightliner, three-axle water truck was travelling westbound on West Avenue G at an unknown speed.  When the driver approached 55^th Street West, the water truck suffered a tire failure.  The vehicle then traveled onto the north shoulder of the highway, where it struck a chain link fence and rolled over.

The driver was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

Alcohol or drug intoxication does not appear to be a factor in the collision.

Investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating any witnesses to this collision.  The witnesses are encouraged to contact the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station with any information they have.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station (661) 948-8466.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.