36-Year-Old Man Killed in Avenue H Crash Early Sunday, Officials Confirm
LANCASTER, CA, (July 13, 2025) - A 36-year-old man, identified by the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office as Juan Vital, was tragically killed early Sunday morning in a collision involving a side-by-side off-road vehicle in Lancaster.
Juan Vital, 36, was tragically killed early Sunday in Lancaster following a collision involving a Can-Am Maverick and a Nissan Sentra, authorities said. Ask ChatGPT
The incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. along Avenue H, west of 35th Street, when a Nissan Sentra traveling eastbound collided with a Can-Am Maverick occupied by Vital and another individual. The impact caused Vital to be ejected from the vehicle, and he suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact 661-948-8466.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Off-road vehicles are often involved in serious accidents due to challenging terrain, driver inexperience particularly among younger operators and design-related vulnerabilities. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 2,448 deaths in the U.S. were associated with off-highway vehicles (OHVs) including ATVs, ROVs, and UTVs between 2018 and 2020.
While the cause and liability of the recent Lancaster crash are still under investigation, Candice Bond, an experienced accident attorney and Managing Partner of Bond Legal, stressed the importance of an independent legal probe in such cases.
“In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview key witnesses, review surveillance footage, and obtain phone or text records of the liable party,” said Bond, a national analyst for The Legal Advocate.
“Time is of the essence in these cases, and it is crucial that evidence is preserved and reviewed promptly to protect the rights of the victim’s family.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Juan Vital may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic incident such as this.
“We understand that losing a loved one is not only a deeply emotional loss but also an economic one,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. “If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, contact a wrongful death attorney to receive the guidance and support necessary to obtain the justice you deserve.”
Have you experienced a similar accident and need guidance? Contact national legal analyst Candice Bond at Newsline for a free, no-obligation consultation today.
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