**Tragic Repeat: Highway 138 Rocked by Second Fatal Crash within Hours**
Deadly Aftermath
A somber silence blankets the Antelope Valley following a string of fatal incidents on Pearblossom Highway. Just hours after a Sunday night crash claimed five lives, the community was shaken by another tragedy on Monday morning.
A single-vehicle collision before sunrise took the life of a motorist along State Route 138. California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed the incident, which occurred at Hampel Avenue, half a mile from the site of the previous catastrophe.
No further information is available about the deceased or the details surrounding the crash. The cause remains under investigation.
Devastating Weekend
The Antelope Valley has been reeling from the weekend’s string of horrific events. A chilling parallel emerged as the site of Monday’s collision lies just a short distance from where the first crash occurred.
Less than ten hours earlier, a two-car collision on the same stretch of Highway 138 claimed the lives of two drivers and three passengers. Emergency responders encountered a Toyota overturned in the brush and a Mitsubishi on its side on the road’s shoulder.
According to CHP, all five occupants of the Mitsubishi perished in the impact. The gruesome scene remains a haunting reminder of the weekend’s tragic toll.
Amidst the grief, the community is also grappling with questions about the cause of these deadly incidents. As authorities continue to piece together the details, the Antelope Valley will undoubtedly carry the weight of both incidents for a long time to come.
