LLANO, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> One person died in a serious crash on Highway 138 near 165th Street Saturday morning.
According to California Highway Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 4:44am, June 20, 2026, on Hwy 138 East of 165th St in the town of Llano
At least three vehicles were involved in the head-on collision.
There was a large emergency response, including firetrucks, three tow truck and several CHP vehicles at the scene, which appeared to involve at least three vehicles – a pickup truck, a white Nissan Sentra sedan and a third vehicle with significant fire damage.
It was reported the driver of the sedan was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
We will update this story with more information when the CHP’s preliminary accident report is available. Additional details were limited at this time. This incident will be under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, Palmdale Office.
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