![[09-22-2025] 18-Year-Old Killed in Suspected DUI Multi-Vehicle Collision at 90th Street East and Palmdale Boulevard in Lancaster](https://ak1.to//A3Jcb.webp)
An 18-year-old was killed after a suspected DUI driver ran a red light, causing a multi-vehicle collision in Lancaster on Monday evening, September 22, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 6:50 p.m. at 90th Street East and Palmdale Boulevard.
A maroon Kia, driven by 47-year-old M. Monroy of Palmdale, was traveling southbound on 90th Street East and failed to stop at a red light, entering the path of a gray Infiniti G35 heading eastbound on Palmdale Boulevard. The Infiniti lost control and collided with a white Chevrolet Avalanche that was stopped at the light. The driver of the Infiniti, from Littlerock, was pronounced dead at the scene; their name has not been released pending notification of relatives.
Monroy sustained severe but unspecified injuries and was transported to a hospital. The Chevrolet driver, 69-year-old G. Martinez of Lancaster, was uninjured, and a female passenger sustained minor injuries.
Authorities continue to investigate the fatal collision.
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- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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