(L.A.) Michael Avila, 22, Died in Palmdale

Case Number: 2023-17514

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 22-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a street in the City of Palmdale.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Michael Avila.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Traumatic Injuries

RIP MICHAEL ISAIAH AVILA (October 28, 2001 – December 13, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 7:46 p.m.

The decedent was fatally injured in a two-car collision on Avenue S east of Sheffield Drive.

According to a preliminary investigation, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Avila was driving a 1984 Ford Mustang east in the right lane of Avenue S.

The Mustang veered into the westbound left turn lane for unknown reasons and collided with a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, which was westbound in the left turn lane.