Fatal Traffic Collision in Canyon Country

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Traffic Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on westbound Soledad Canyon Road near Gailxy Avenue in Canyon Country. A deputy working in the area came upon a vehicle that had apparently struck the curb and overturned. After a quick assessment of the collision scene, the deputy determined that the driver had struck a pedestrian who had been on the sidewalk. The pedestrian, male age 15 of Canyon Country, was fatally injured as a result of the collision. The driver of the vehicle, male 47 of Canyon Country, was treated for minor injuries.

Alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision and no arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is asked to call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station – Detective Jeff Maag at (661) 255-1121 to provide a statement.

If You See Something, Say Something!  Anyone with information about a local crime is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station at (661) 255-1121.

If you prefer to provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you can call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org.