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Pedestrian Killed in Palmdale Collision on 20th Street West

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Published by Beverly Law
October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
40836 W. 20th Street, Palmdale, CA
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Street View of 20th Street West near the 40800 block in Palmdale, CA. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Friday, October 9, 2026, at about 7 p.m.
LOCATION
40836 W. 20th Street, Palmdale, CA
VICTIM
One pedestrian pronounced dead at the scene
ROAD CLOSURES
Both ends of 20th Street West closed for several hours; reopened at 12:06 a.m. Saturday
INVESTIGATION
California Highway Patrol investigating; cause and driver status not yet released

A pedestrian was killed in a collision on the evening of Friday, October 9, 2026, near 40836 W. 20th Street in Palmdale, California. The California Highway Patrol was notified at about 7 p.m., and a white Hyundai Genesis was allegedly involved. Both ends of 20th Street West were closed for several hours while officers worked the scene.

According to MyNewsLA.com, Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene, and the CHP said the road reopened at 12:06 a.m. Saturday. The outlet reports the collision remained under investigation and that no further information was immediately available. The cause of the crash and the driver’s condition have not been reported, so any determination of fault remains pending.

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Where It Happened

20th Street West near the 40800 block, Palmdale, Los Angeles County, CA

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What the Law Says

California Vehicle Code section 21950 requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the roadway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk. The same section says a driver must still exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian on the roadway. A driver who fails to do so may be held responsible for resulting harm.

California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 lets certain family members and others, such as a surviving spouse, children or other qualifying heirs, bring a wrongful death action when a person dies because of another’s wrongful act or neglect. Deadlines apply to these claims, so families should learn their options early. Many firms handle these cases on a contingency basis: no fee unless we win.

This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.

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