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PEARBLOSSOM, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 — One person died, and another was airlifted to a hospital after a head-on crash between two sedans on Tuesday, November 10, on Pearblossom Highway at Avenue W, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported as a two-vehicle collision involving two white sedans at the intersection, the CHP said. Los Angeles County Fire Department units responded under emergency conditions, and a caller at the scene reported that one of the people involved was not breathing.
Fire crews at the scene, identified in radio traffic as Engine 79, reported one person dead and requested an air ambulance for a second patient, officials said. A medical helicopter, Copter 19, was sent to transport the surviving patient to Antelope Valley Hospital.
The person who died was described as a Hispanic man believed to be about 55 years old. His name has not been released. The circumstances of the crash, including what led the vehicles to collide, remain under investigation, and no information on potential causes, such as speed or impairment, has been released.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can drivers avoid a head-on collision?
Staying alert, keeping a safe following distance, and never crossing a center line to pass without a clear, legal opportunity are key ways drivers can avoid head-on crashes. Staying in the proper lane on undivided highways and reducing speed in areas with limited visibility also helps.
Where do most head-on crashes happen?
Head-on crashes commonly happen on two-lane, undivided rural highways where opposing traffic is separated only by a painted line, rather than a physical barrier.
What role does passing play in head-on crashes?
Attempting to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road is a common factor in head-on crashes, especially when a driver misjudges the distance or speed of oncoming traffic.
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Physical median barriers, such as guardrails or concrete dividers, separate opposing lanes of traffic and can keep a vehicle that drifts or loses control from entering oncoming lanes.
