Fatal Lancaster motorcycle crash death of Darnell Kina Hines – Obituary
The unfortunate incident transpired at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18th, when Darnell Kina Hines, a 45-year-old resident of Lancaster, met with a tragic accident. The collision occurred on Avenue K, near 15th Street in Lancaster, and the details were recently released by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
The Lancaster Sheriff’s Station PIO Detective Ament Ryan reported that Hines was riding his motorcycle westbound on Avenue K when a woman driving a Mazda sedan, traveling in the opposite direction on Avenue K, suddenly made a northbound turn onto 15th Street East. This fateful turn led to a devastating collision, which ejected Hines from his motorcycle.
Regrettably, paramedics who arrived at the scene had no choice but to pronounce Darnell Kina Hines dead due to the severity of his injuries. The exact cause of this heart-wrenching crash remains shrouded in uncertainty, with ongoing investigations yet to determine whether factors like speed or impaired driving played a role in the unfortunate collision.
In the wake of this tragic event, authorities are urging anyone who possesses information about the incident to come forward and assist in shedding light on the circumstances. They can reach out to the dedicated traffic investigators at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station by calling 661-948-8466, as they seek answers to the questions surrounding this deeply saddening motorcycle crash.