LANCASTER – The California Highway Patrol Monday was investigating a two-vehicle crash near Lancaster that killed a 66-year-old Palmdale woman.

The crash was reported about 2:30 p.m. Friday on Avenue D at 70th Street West, according to the CHP.

Investigators said the woman, identified only as J. Karwowski, was driving a 2002 Ford north on 70th Street West when she entered the intersection and was struck by an eastbound 2021 Peterbilt truck driven by a 24-year-old Riverside man.

“For reasons still under investigation, the driver of the Ford entered the intersection directly into the path of the Peterbilt, resulting in a collision,” according to a CHP statement. “As a result of the crash, Ms. Karwowski sustained fatal injuries.”

Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and neither alcohol n

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