1 Dead, 4 Hospitalized after Auto Collision near Palmdale Boulevard

PALMDALE, CA (August 9, 2022) – Saturday afternoon, a car accident on 55th Street East left Ronald Conley dead and four others hospitalized.

According to initial reports, the collision involved at least three vehicles near the intersection of 55th Street East and Palmdale Boulevard, around 4:29 p.m.

Investigators claimed that a vehicle making a left turn from 55th Street East crashed into two vehicles for reasons unknown.

Upon impact, one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The corner’s office later identified the deceased individual as 64-year-old Conley. Meanwhile, medics airlifted one victim to a hospital while the other three were transported via ambulance for treatment of various injuries.

At this time, Palmdale Officials continue to investigate the fatal crash on 55th Street East.


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