It is my painful duty to inform you of the tragic death of 23-year-old Samuel Dagnino on Friday, January 16, 2026. The fatal incident occurred that evening on Avenue K, just west of 32nd Street West, in Lancaster, California.
Authorities were dispatched to the scene in response to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision. According to the preliminary report, Samuel Dagnino was in the roadway on Avenue K when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The location is a known arterial road with commercial and residential properties lining the street.
Emergency personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived to find Dagnino with critical injuries. Despite the immediate life-saving efforts rendered by paramedics at the scene, he could not be revived. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office officially pronounced Samuel Dagnino deceased at the location at approximately 8:48 p.m.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene following the collision and is cooperating with investigators. As of the initial reports, no arrests have been made and no citations have been issued. The identity of the driver has not been publicly released.
The Lancaster station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an active investigation into the crash. Detectives are working to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the fatal impact, including factors such as vehicle speed, lighting conditions, and pedestrian actions.
This tragedy underscores the ever-present dangers on roadways, particularly for pedestrians. The sudden loss of Samuel Dagnino has left his family, friends, and the Lancaster community in mourning, awaiting answers from the ongoing investigation.
