LANCASTER, CA – Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a tragic fatal collision involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a motorcycle late Tuesday night in Lancaster.
At approximately 10:47 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station responded to an emergency call reporting a serious traffic collision on 10th Street West, just north of Avenue L-12. According to officials, the incident involved a pedestrian who had been hit by a motorcycle while crossing the street.
The pedestrian, identified on Wednesday by authorities as 50-year-old Christian Garcia, was reportedly walking from east to west across 10th Street West outside of a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. He was struck in the No. 2 northbound lane by a Yamaha motorcycle traveling along the roadway.
Detective Jorge Diaz of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station stated that Garcia suffered major traumatic injuries from the impact. Emergency medical personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene.
The rider of the motorcycle remained at the location and is cooperating with authorities. It has not yet been confirmed whether speed, impairment, visibility, or other factors played a role in the crash. The make and model of the Yamaha motorcycle, as well as the condition of the rider, have not been disclosed at this time.
Detectives have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. They are working to determine the exact sequence of events, reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences, and conducting interviews with any potential witnesses.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety, particularly at night and in areas not designated for pedestrian crossings. Although jaywalking laws in California were partially relaxed under the Freedom to Walk Act (AB 2147), which decriminalized certain pedestrian crossings as of January 1, 2023, pedestrians are still urged to use marked crosswalks whenever possible and to remain alert when navigating busy roadways.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department urges anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information to contact the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station Traffic Investigators at (661) 948-8466. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting
As the community mourns the loss of Christian Garcia, the investigation remains active and ongoing.
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