Two men suspected of killing a 31-year-old man in a hit-and-run collision in Palmdale were taken into custody, authorities announced Monday.

Officers responded around 5:10 p.m. Friday near Avenue N and 22nd Street West to reports of a four-vehicle collision, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Further investigation revealed that a 25-year-old man driving a 2008 Mercedes-Benz westbound on Avenue N attempted to pass another vehicle by using the north shoulder at a high rate of speed. He lost control, crossed into the eastbound lanes, and collided with a 2021 Lexus IS compact executive car before striking the front of a 2022 Honda HR-V subcompact crossover SUV.

Debris from the crash also damaged a 2019 Honda Accord sedan.

The at-fault driver, identified only as 25-year-old K. Litt

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