3-25-2022
A man who killed two Valencia teens in a street racing traffic collision in February 2016 was denied parole this week by the California Board of Parole Hearings.
Dealio Lockhart – who was convicted and sentenced to state prison for more than two decades after pleading guilty to the crash that killed Valencia teenagers Brian Lewandowski, 18, and Michelle Littlefield, 19 – was up for possible parole to due a recent change in the law through Proposition 57 (The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016).
Scott Treadway, 52, a UPS truck driver from Mira Loma, was also killed, after Lockhart’s car flew into the truck while racing another vehicle on Interstate 5 in Commerce, and another man in the crash remains in a coma still to this day, according to Willy Littlefield, father of Michelle Littlefield.
The deceased were students at College of the Canyons, and worked at Six Flags Magic Mountain. They were returning from a trip to Disneyland with two others.
In an email distributed Thursday with the subject line “Nonviolent Parole Review Decision,” the California Board of Parole Hearings informed the victims’ families that Lockhart’s parole had been denied.
“The Board of Parole Hearings has conducted its review and has denied the inmate for release,” the letter reads. “The inmate will likely be screened again for possible referral to the board in a year so long as the inmate remains eligible for the Nonviolent Offender Parole Review Process.”
Proposition 57 now requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to change how individuals convicted of a nonviolent felony are considered for early parole.
Littlefield told The Signal last month that the way he and his family members were first informed that Lockhart was set to be considered for parole as a result of Prop. 57 was through the family of the man in a coma being the only one to receive the first notice that Lockhart would be given an opportunity before the parole board.
Littlefield told the The Signal in a previous story that he did not “think it’s going to be fair, that (Lockhart), who got 22 years, is going to be out dancing on the street while (the other man) is still in a coma.”
The announcement of parole consideration in the case has been met with the ire of the family members of some of the victims, Littlefield and his niece, Candace Zipperer, said last month. Littlefield’s family was particularly upset at the classification of the crime being considered “non-violent” in the eyes of Prop. 57.
“Dealio Lockhart perhaps is sorry for his violent crime, (but) this does not negate the fact that on this Earth he must serve his justified prison sentence for the full duration of 22 years,” Zipperer said in a letter to L.A. County District Attorney Goerge Gascón, and the state’s Board of Parole Hearings. “He answers to us, the People, and God the Almighty.”
Caleb Lunetta https://signalscv.com/2022/03/parole-denied-for-man-who-killed-2-scv-teens-in-crash/
2-28-2022
By Sarah Sikander & Caleb Lunetta
Dealio Lockhart – who was convicted and sentenced to state prison for more than two decades after pleading guilty to the crash that killed two Valencia teenagers in February 2016 – could be released on parole imminently.
His release is the outcome of recent changes in the law, through Proposition 57 (The Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016).
The law now requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to change how individuals convicted of a nonviolent felony are considered for early parole.
Lockhart was the cause of the February 2016 crash that killed Valencia teenagers Brian Lewandowski, 18, and Michelle Littlefield, 19. The deceased were students of College of the Canyons, and worked at Six Flags Magic Mountain. They were returning from a trip to Disneyland with two others.
Scott Treadway, 52, a UPS truck driver from Mira Loma, was also killed, after Lockhart’s car flew into the truck while racing another vehicle on Interstate 5 in Commerce, and another man in the crash remains in a coma still to this day, according to Willy Littlefield, father of Michelle Littlefield.
A deputy commissioner, working for the Board of Parole Hearings, began the administrative review, looking at documents to determine if Lockhart is eligible for his release from the state prison, on Friday, only one day removed from the six-year anniversary of the crash.
“I can deal with my daughter’s death,” Littlefield told The Signal on Monday, “but I don’t think it’s going to be fair, that (Lockhart), who got 22 years, is going to be out dancing on the street while (the other man) is still in a coma.”
Littlefield said that the way he and his family members were first informed that Lockhart was set to be considered for parole as a result of Prop. 57 was through the family of the man in a coma being the only one to receive the first notice that he would be given an opportunity before the parole board.
The announcement has been met with the ire of the family members of some of the victims, Littlefield and his niece, Candace Zipperer, told The Signal on Monday. Littlefield’s family was particularly upset at the classification of the crime being considered “non-violent” in the eyes of Prop. 57.
“I would say it is as as violent as it could possibly get,” said Zipperer. “I think anybody going 127 mph, two and a half seconds before an accident, for 11 miles, is as reckless and violent as you can possibly get.”
“I hate to use the analogy of point a gun into a crowd and shooting, but it is the closest example that I could possibly give,” Zipperer added.
Zipperer said that while she does believe this to have been an instance of murder, she also expressed her belief in due process — a process that originally gave Lockhart 22 years in prison.
“Dealio Lockhart perhaps is sorry for his violent crime, (but) this does not negate the fact that on this Earth he must serve his justified prison sentence for the full duration of 22 years,” Zipperer said in a letter to L.A. County District Attorney Goerge Gascón, and the state’s Board of Parole Hearings. “He answers to us the, People and God the Almighty.”
“Do I believe he should be locked up for the rest of his life? No, because of the law and I take my feelings out of it,” said Zipperer. “But I believe that if investigators put in this amount of time into helping getting a conviction, and the entire judicial system does its job; then to have somebody come in and say, ‘Hey, we’re not going to we’re not going to uphold this,’ it sends the wrong message to the amount of street racers” that are in California.
Families of the victims affected by the crash, and by Lockhart’s release, have the right to provide information to the board to express their concerns – including personal and family safety, as well as public safety.
The decision to whether Lockhart will receive parole under the stipulations of Prop. 57 has not been decided as of Monday. Link
1 10 2020
It is easy to imagine happiness when everything is good around you . This post was shared from me four years ago before the most devastating event in my life occurred . My one and only daughter Michelle Littlefield in February 27 , 2016 passed away in a dramatic crash caused from street racers when she was coming from Disneyland with her three friends and colleagues from Six Flags Magic Mountain where she used to work . My world completely transformed , I was shattered in pieces , in a Twinkie of an eye , in seconds . I get through from a happy human that had a precious daughter that means everything to a unexplainable new human full of contradictory feelings, an unknown destiny. How I will deal with this unbearable pain , it was the first thing that coming to my mind . My daughter , my inspiration, the reason I smile every morning when I seen her beautiful face , my future grand children that we were talking so many times . She used to plan everything, and she had a conversation that I would need to wait until she will be 24 or 25 and with a career and financial stability to get married and start a family . Wow , almost four years later this is one of my dreams never will come true . God at this time of sorrow was by my side , he sustained me with his arms embraced me and my husband , family and friends because when someone that you loved more than anything is gone many people is affected. I am giving to all of you this testimony of faith and love . It is my commitment with God to do it . His love is infinite bigger than our human comprehension. We probably would never understand why we need to go through this times of sorrow . But despite all the pain that we will feel inevitably while we were trapped in our human body and with all the ups and downs that will be part of our journey and no matter how hard the circumstances are , you have the most amazing opportunity and gift for free , many blessings come along at the same time . It is a new me , my faith is unbreakable, solid like a rock . For sure as human as I am would be many more tears mix with laughs and expectations. Since Michelle is not here and on this 4 years I found that love is the only feeling that not recognized time or space . I entirely feel closer than ever with her . It is amazing that I can with totally honesty and humble heart I can say my heart is full of peace , love and true happiness. I enjoy every moment with intention and purpose . I am still learning but I am here ready to fight and for sure don’t give up because life is beautiful and so do you . Gigi
Michelle' s Birthday coming up 10 28 2019 a few pics from previous. And Oct 31
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Dear Michelle thank you for your brief visit with your Mom and I, 19 years. Reflecting I view our time together as you being an Angel that graced us with your presence for 19 years. Your Mom and I are so grateful that we were able to raise you as your parents, and to be your tour guides on you travels, Michelle you were the very best thing that happened to us and having you return to Your Home On High is the most devastating that has happened to us, it was shocking and unbelievable and very hard to come to terms with this new reality.
I make the choice to remember you in the best way possible, You are very strong and a natural leader, you blessed us so much all of our life experiences that are priceless, I have absolutely no regrets and I are profoundly happy that GOD blessed us with you to be our daughter. We always miss you and I know you would not want us to be ruined or misery, I can see your face and hear your voice say be strong and carry on, carry on for me , and so I shall, Thank you my blessed Angel and Happy Birthday.
CHP gets $1.5 million to tackle aggressive speeders, street racing
http://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/driver-sentenced-2016-fatal-street-race-near-downtown-los-angeles http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/2016/10/law-enforcement.html
http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/
https://signalscv.com/2019/03/driver-pleads-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-3/
https://www.hometownstation.com/tag/dealio-lockhart
http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-deadly-dealio.html
http://marycumminsrealestatemarycummins.blogspot.com/2016/02/who-is-dealio-lockhart-alleged.html
https://www.hometownstation.com/tag/michelle-littlefield
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/tag/michelle-littlefield/
https://www.facebook.com/michelle.lit
https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-street-racing/?source=Snapzu
https://www.reddit.com/r/LosAngeles/comments/47xr5c/three_dead_as_multivehicle_crash_shuts_down_5/
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/murder-charges-filed-against-reckless-driver-who-caused-massive-deadly-six-car-accident-on-i-5/
https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/04/21/35k-reward-for-info-in-l-a-street-racing-crash-that-killed-3/
https://patch.com/california/cerritos/36k-rewards-offered-find-second-driver-fatal-fiery-racing-crash
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/michelle-littlefield-commerce-crash-killed-ups-street-race-370410941.html
http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/2016/10/victims-commerce-crash-2-27-2016.html
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michelle-littlefield-obituary?pid=177893267
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/newhall-ca/michelle-littlefield-6824286
https://news.sky.com/video/street-racer-stole-my-daughters-life-11463475
https://abc7.com/news/man-remains-in-coma-after-5-fwy-crash-in-commerce-/1223891/
http://archive.signalscv.com/archives/149222/
https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-latest-news/family-friends-remember-two-college-of-the-canyons-students-killed-in-commerce-crash-167691
https://ktla.com/2016/03/03/emotional-vigil-held-for-valencia-teens-killed-in-alleged-street-racing-crash-on-5-freeway/
Vigil COC - CBS LA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY75f8HHijs
https://scvtv.com/2016/03/02/commerce-crash-victims-honored-during-coc-vigil/
Vigil Full - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IufCnR7cKo
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3470530/Parents-California-girl-19-killed-street-race-car-crash-speak-asking-justice-daughter.html
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/02/27/exclusive-family-of-teen-killed-in-commerce-crash-remembers-only-child/
C o C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_uC8LuZkKg
FOR MORE LINKS CLICK HERE
2 27 2016
http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/
VICTIMS
http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/2016/10/victims-commerce-crash-2-27-2016.html
VIDEO
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQDx3K_OVQI&list=PLXQFEufWWmHZmrQpKaCQAUIG0yg8wiyhq&index=1
- http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/2016/10/video-news-commerce-crash-2-27-2016.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22BasFj6ZbI&list=PLXQFEufWWmHZmrQpKaCQAUIG0yg8wiyhq
- News in Spanish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTS8aQdHAHo
BY MARY C.
"UPDATE: 06/16/2019 I did a state information act request to get a copy of the MAIT report for the accident. Here is the report which is 208 pages. It's a large file. It's redacted so it could be released to the public. Very little is redacted. There are no photos of the people. There is nothing graphic in here. I have permission to share this publicly. It came from the CHP."
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZgW0zwulDlQM-KC_xEBKDmSjUwMxNdlZ/view?usp=sharing
Here is the supplemental file which is 200 pages but a smaller file.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18iJkgARzF3TOAYXTjW9neiDlnuVVbWsp/view?usp=sharing
SCREEN PLAYS
UPS LINKS - MORE COMING - UPS BLOG IN CREATION -
https://www.browncafe.com/community/threads/some-bad-news-ups-feeder-driver-dies.368602/page-2
MAIT -
ADDED ON THIS DATE 8 11 2019
DEALIO LOCKHART SAYS SORRY ON 4 12 2019
Street racer stole my
daughter's life
https://news.sky.com/video/street-racer-stole-my-daughters-life-11463475
The FAST AND FURIOUS FRANCHISE AND DODGE ARE GUILTY AS SIN FOR PROMOTING STREET RACING
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas died speeding on the street - going 85-90 MPH into a 15 MPH curve - The wife of Roger shared some great insights into death and dying - a Good read - http://survivingdeathblog.com/
5 8 2019
4 12 2019
Alfonso Morillo faced the man in court who pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges stemming from illegal street racing which caused the tragic crash. That man, Dealio Lockhart, was in court for sentencing. Alfonso
made this Video THE CRASH 2 27 2016
Morillo survived the horrific wreck with a broken neck. Two of his friends in the car with him did not survive. Another friend remains in a coma. Morillo told Eyewitness News he could have been killed in the crash. https://abc7.com/man-gets-stiff-sentence-in-5-freeway-street-racing-deaths/5245776/
Man who killed two SCV teens sentenced to 22 years
Honorary Member Of Vin Diesel's 100,000,000 strong
Buba Brotherhood of Muscle -
CRIMINAL PARTNERS IN PROMOTING DEADLY STREET RACING
Vin Diesel Is Dodge's Newest Spokesman
OTHERS SAY OF DODGE - The Dodge Demon Is Pure Satanic Drag Strip Evil Summoned For Mopar Maniacs -
Satan himself couldn’t design a more devilish dragster than Dodge’s Demon
DEALIO I SAY STREET RACING IS EVIL,
3 11 2019
So I finally go the MAIT Report - It was not easy - I will explain later
I had planted a Memory Garden in behalf of Michelle and the other Victims opposite of the I 5 Freeway on Telegraph Road
3 11 2019
- Three counts vehicular manslaughter.
- Four counts of engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest on a highway causing a specified injury.
- 10 counts of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
THE DEADLY DEALIO http://commercecrash2-27-2016.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-deadly-dealio.html THE CRASH
The moment I walked into English class I heard her laughing and talking with other classmates. She had a wonderful, inviting laugh that made you want to smile and laugh with her. She was always encouraging when others complained about homework or other issues they were having at the College and she always had a positive and bright outlook on every situation. There were times when she would vent about a difficult project or something at work, but then she would just laugh and shrug it off like, “Oh well, at least I have a job and the good fortune to be in school.” She is an incredible person and I am so jealous that she gets to hangout with Jesus for a longer time then I do. I’ll make sure to carry a Six Flags Funnel Cake up there with me when God calls me home, give her a big hug and remind her how much she is missed and loved.
Here’s to you Michelle, you may have left the world a little darker, but you’re making Heaven shine brighter than ever before.
-With Love, Brendon
No matter is three or four , five or twenty years ago that February 26 of 2016 was the last day I kissed your cheek and you said good bye mom I’ll see you later , very early this morning in a hurry because you had been pick up from your friend Tony to go to the happiest place on earth Disneyland, I will treasure this moment in my memory forever like it was yesterday .never I will forget this beautiful face and smile , your voice and eyes full of joy and dreams . I don’t understand how to let it go because I don’t want to , It is impossible you are in my heart and my mind just the same way you were when.I found it out that you were growing in my womb and your daddy Willy Jay and I were excited and impatient to meet you , our angel Michelle Littlefield . Today three years ago is only a number always will be undefinable number for us like the day 1 or 1,000 . Our hearts are broken and only God be able to put the pieces together every day again and again , one piece at a time sometimes but we believe completely without doubt that one day is not going to be more pain and sorrow. We will be all together and I will give you he most long hug than ever , in the mean time we will seeing each other in our own way , have this long talks and still hugging each other . Love is forever and eternal surpassing time and space . Love can be extended thru infinite. Michi I will see you in the other side of the rainbow , I love you Michelle Littlefield , we now and every night in our prayers sending to you tons of hugs and kisses to heaven
DA Michael Blake informs me that the next "hearing" is on
March 29th 2019
2 21 2019
Hi FYI UPDATE
11 30 2018
Parent William Littlefield's daughter, Michelle, was killed on her way home from Disneyland by street racers.
"Street racing is a criminal act. They're criminals, they are thugs, they don't need any compassion," he said. - I also said they need their asses beaten
”https://www.dailynews.com/2018/11/20/lapd-tells-city-what-it-can-do-about-street-racing-and-street-takeovers-in-san-fernando-valley/
hearing postponed
Also my treatments are done for two screen plays
9 1 2018
Vasquez of the CHP called today and said Dealio's
Lawyer filed for an extension
Triple Murder Street Racing Suspect Returns To Court
A man prosecutors say killed three people in a street racing crash returned to court Monday, signaling potential developments in a court case which has been in limbo while CHP investigators analyzed the crash wreckage.
was a day in which the dynamics of numerous families were changed forever. As their loved ones travelled for pleasure and work on Interstate Highway 5, they were unaware of two vehicles negligently competing on the same stretch of highway in an illegal street race.As the two competing drivers raced southbound on Interstate Highway 5 at a high rate of speed, Suspect Vehicle #1 attempted to pass a slower moving vehicle ahead of him and lost control. Suspect Vehicle #1 struck a United Parcel Service commercial tractor hauling a package-laden, 52’ trailer driven by Victim Richard Scott Treadway. Victim Treadway lost control of the vehicle, crossed all southbound lanes of traffic and was forced into the northbound lanes of Interstate Highway 5........................... https://local.nixle.com/alert/5612293/?sub_id=1000000028
The deadly toll of illegal street racing in Los Angeles
Ryan Railsback with Riverside Police says street racing has gotten bigger and more dangerous.
"We're having at least 100, 200 cars plus in addition to now your spectators."
Ramone Duran with Highway Patrol says Local and State agencies are working together to stop it.
"Not only to investigate this type of activity, but also to ensure that we get some prosecution out of it as well."
Duran says people that get stuck behind these races should call 911 and give as much info as they can. Both say drivers and spectators can now be charged with crimes.
"The law does allow us that if you're a spectator of a speed contest or street racing, that we can enforce some violations on them as well." COPS FAST AND FURIOUS
Michelle Littlefield today 2 years ago ( March 8 2016) with an ached heart we gave you the last goodbye actually at least for me it was more I’ll see you soon . Time stopped and so these two years vanished without being able to understand your absence , maybe one day I would feel that the clock hands really move forward , for now I just want God to teach me how to live without you , to gather my tears and fill with them the well of hope and with his infinite love restore my soul . Today I remember those special moments that we shared in your short stay on earth , when we laughed for no reason , I love you Michi . I feel overwhelmed, very sad . I do not have words to explain how hard is imagine this life without you, but I trust our father , he loves us unconditionally we just have to be patient, loyal and firm in our faith . Daddy Willy and mommy Gigi send tons of hugs to heaven . Thank you for teaching me to be a mother a better human being , for laughing at my silly jokes and for loving and believing in me . ....
Prosecutors still wait for “comprehensive” report on crash that killed three
Prosecutors pursue speed racing cases in court
Six months ago I woke up and as usual on a Saturday look for my daughter Michelle Littlefield in her room. It was a routine that I expected every Saturday to take her favorite place Six Flags where she was a ride lead operator and which was never late. I knew she could be asleep because she had a wonderful day in her other favorite place Disneyland that Friday. The last time we were talking was Friday at 11:30 pm when she told me how amazing day she had with her friends but unfortunately it was not so, my nightmare began , this bad dream than six months after I can not understand, why God returned Michelle wings that soon , I wanted to God lend it a little bit more but I know she is as happy as can be in a beautiful place that words can not describe and she wants us to be happy with our life on earth so we must do it even if is the most difficult challenge as humans can have . Farewell my angel until we will meet again and never be separated. I will do my best so you can smile at heaven , Tons of kisses and hugs from mommy Gigi and daddy Willy Jay
Cameron Taylor - Explained and shared with heart.
Dear Michelle - Solo Show
Michi we are here in the same place that you've had feel so happy , we love you here to the stars and beyond mommy Gigi and daddy Willy 🤗💝🌻 — with Willy Jay and Michelle Littlefield.
Megan Cooper Wow I can't believe it's been a year since Brian and Michelle left us 💔 may you guys RIP and for Tony, please keep fighting! We are so thankful that Alfonso was able to return to us at Magic and I hope that you can join us soon enough. Not a day goes by that I don't think about all of you guys ❤
MAN MEETS OFF-DUTY OFFICER WHO PULLED HIM FROM BURNING 5 FWY WRECKAGE
Longing for another moment
Love is what keeps us open
Everlasting thoughts of you will have no end
You will always be my best friend
We trust in GOD and learn to have faith in GOD'S LOVE and Goodness. It is not required that we understand, make sense out of it or comprehend the pain.
We have been given the toughest of test and the timing is really hard.
Our children's person, soul, beauty, life and death resides in GOD'S hands and GOD shares and takes.
I find my Daughter and Her beauty in looking more towards GOD, the Universe, and Nature.
Everyone I have talked to about this says "it does not get easier" but we must become tougher.
One day at a time in GOD'S hands and Trust and Faith -
Above Anthony M. -Tony
Michelle in 2016 with her mom and Christian 1-6-2016
10-28-2016 - Memorial Birthday for Michelle
October 28th is the most important day of my life . The reason of every smile and tear, the greatest inspiration , happiness ,strength and the power of love, the day that all my dreams came true . I will celebrate your life with joy and gratitude ,
God gave me the wonderful opportunity to hold you in my arms and I could give you all the love that a human being has in his heart .Also I will celebrate every day for having had the privilege of being your mother here in the earth. Tomorrow will be a big celebration in heaven . Happy happy birthday Michelle my forever young sweet angel . Hugs and kisses from mama Gigi and daddy Willy Jay
Alfonso Morillo
Thank you to all of the Senior Supervisors for believing in me and giving me this opportunity to excel. I'm super humbled by this promotion, and I'm ready to tackle on more challenges.
2nd: 03/01/16 The day of the placement of my halo traction.
3rd: 04/06/16 Two weeks after I woke up from my coma, and two days before being transferred to inpatient rehab at Keck Hospital of USC.
4th: 07/12/16 Four days after my halo traction removal.
7-13-2016
Watch Alfonso's Video about the Accident on 2-26-2016 (11:55)
LOS ANGELES-- Police in Los Angeles are rolling out a new task force aimed at stopping a decades-old problem -- street racing. Officers say in recent months, they've seen a rise in crashes, some of them deadly. cbs news
Anthony Miramontes
Once again, a million thanks for everything. You guys will be forever in my heart. :)♥ — feeling blessed at LAC+USC Medical Center.
http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/150791/
SCTV Vigil - http://scvtv.com/2016/03/02/commerce-crash-victims-honored-during-coc-vigil/
A Whittier man suspected of racing with another driver on Interstate 5 in Commerce
http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/149250/
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GOOGLE NEWS https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=michelle+littlefield&tbm=nws
http://egpnews.com/tag/michelle-littlefield/
El accidente de Commerce—que tuvo lugar a las 12:01am—mató a Brian Lewandowski, 18, Michelle Littlefield, 19, y el conductor de un trailer de UPS de Scott Treadway, de 52 años. Lewandowski era el hijo de un detective de homicidios con el Alguacil del condado de Los Ángeles. Oficiales de la ...
California 'street-race' car crash victims revealed: Two teens on their way back from Disneyland among the dead
- Brian Lewandowski, 18,
- and Michelle Littlefield, 19,
- UPS driver Scott Treadway, 52, were killed on Saturday
- The accident happened when an alleged street-racer hit Treadway's truck on the 5 Freeway in Commerce, California, causing it to hit the teens' car
- Lewandowski and Littlefield were returning from Disneyland with friends
- One of the street racers has been arrested; another fled the scene
Brian Lewandoski
Brian Lewandowski
https://www.facebook.com/Brian.Lewandowski.14Sheriff’s detective’s son identified as I-5 crash victim
http://mynewsla.com/crime/2016/02/28/i-5-open-through-commerce-after-cleanup-from-fatal-crashes/
Families of Freeway Crash Victims Pray
for Driver Still in Hospital
http://www.nbclosangeles.com
Local man and woman killed in Commerce crash
Victim in 5 Fwy Crash ID'd as 18-Year-Old Son of LASD Homicide Lieutenant
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Victim-in-5-Fwy-Crash-IDd-as-18-Year-Old-Teen-370429611.html“There isn’t a minute that goes by where we haven’t thought of Brian. To try and put into words what the loss of Brian means to our family would bankrupt the languages of the world. The pain, at times, is unbearable,”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/in-plea-deal-man-is-sentenced-to-22-years-in-fiery-street-race-that-killed-3-people/ar-BBVTkTf
In Memory of
Brian Michael Lewandowski
Scott Treadway
Published on Mar 7, 2016
"My tribute to an old and dear friend Richard Scott Treadway"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBnV9Hbf71Q
Three ID’d as Victims of Fiery Crash Triggered by Suspected Street Race on 5 Freeway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0PjU6_EJ3sBrother Identifies UPS Driver Killed After Suspected Street Racers Cause Fatal Chain-Reaction Crash
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/scott-treadway-ups-commerce-5-freeway-crash-street-race-370401511.htmlRichard Scott Treadway, 52, born on May 25, 1963, in Hollywood, California, passed away February 27, 2016. He resided in Mira Loma, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Covina, California.
http://forestlawn.tributes.com/obituary/show/Richard-Scott-Treadway-103369025
Jason Treadway, Scott's son, wore an armband with his father's name on it
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-racing-crash-reward-20160323-story.html
michelle Littlefield
Dozens of friends and family members attended a vigil at College of the Canyons Honor Grove Wednesday night to honor the victims of a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three people, including two young COC students, last weekend.
http://scvtv.com/2016/03/02/commerce-crash-victims-honored-during-coc-vigil/
Six Flags Magic Mountain officials also issued a statement offering condolences.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/02/27/exclusive-family-of-teen-killed-in-commerce-crash-remembers-only-child/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BghpaGYTDTc
http://abc7.com/news/two-teens-killed-in-5-freeway-wreck-remembered-in-campus-vigil/1228923/
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/michelle-littlefield-commerce-crash-killed-ups-street-race-370410941.html
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UPDATE: Local man and woman killed in Commerce crash | ||
“Tragically, three lives were lost,” Sheriff’s Department Deputy Sara Rodriguez wrote in a news release issued Sunday. “One of those lives was that of 18-year-old Brian Lewandowski.”
A UPS truck driver from Mira Loma was also killed in the crash, his brother told a television news station. But Los Angeles County Coroner’s Lt. Larry Dietz said Sunday the man’s body had not been officially identified, citing fire-related injuries that are making identification difficult.
Gigi Littlefield, the deceased woman's mother, was struggling with the tragic news, she told The Signal Sunday.
“This should never have happened,” she said.
Michelle Littlefield and three of her co-workers, including Lewandowski, were on their way home from a day at Disneyland when the crash occurred. The two surviving co-workers, both young men, were taken to the hospital.
“We knew immediately something happened when she didn’t come home,” Gigi Littlefield said. “We tried to find out.”
Littlefield said her daughter, her only child, was a straight-A student from West Ranch High School and never missed a day of work at Six Flags in the two years she worked there.
“She never drank. She was a good girl, a responsible girl,” she said, noting her daughter was enrolled in business classes at College of the Canyons and had applied to attend California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo to study business there.
“She went to Cal Poly just two weeks ago,” Littlefield said. “She had so many dreams, so many plans.”
Brian Lewandowski is survived by his parents, Jocelyn and Victor Lewandowski, and two brothers. Brian’s father is a homicide lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
According to a man who worked with both victims at Six Flags, both also worked at the Santa Clarita Valley amusement park.
“The Six Flags Magic Mountain family was saddened to learn about two of their team members who were tragically killed in the I-5 freeway incident in Commerce, Calif., on Feb. 27. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”
The Lewandowski family issued the following statement regarding the loss of their beloved son Brian Lewandowski:
“Brian was an incredible young man and every parent’s dream for a son. We are absolutely devastated by our loss. Our hearts go out to the other victims and their families and our prayers are for the survivors’ recovery. We are very thankful for the love and support of family and friends throughout this time.”
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal traffic collision was ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the collision was encouraged to contact Officers Fonseca or Flores at the California Highway Patrol East Los Angeles Office at 323-980-4600.
CHP investigators say the crash was caused by two peole racing on the I-5. A driver identified as Dealio Lockhart, 35, of Whittier was driving a Dodge Challenger southbound on the freeway north of Triggs Street in the No. 2 lane while racing a Dodge Charger traveling in the No. 1 lane of the southbound I-5, according to a report issued by CHP Officer D. Peniche.
Lockhart observed a slower-moving vehicle ahead and attempted to go around the vehicle at the same time the drivere of the slower-moving vehicle was attempting to move to the right, Peniche said. Lockhart reportedly applied his brakes, lost control of his vehicle and slammed into the left side of a UPS tractor trailer traveling in the No. 4 lane.
The impact caused the tractor trailer driver to lose control and the truck collided into the center median and then became airborne, hitting a gray Nissan and shearing the top off it, the CHP officer said in the report.
The tractor trailer continued out of control and came to rest on top of a red Ford Explorer that had been traveling northbound on the I-5 north of Washington Boulevard.
The tractor trailer immediately became engulfed in flames, Peniche said in the CHP report.
Debris from the collision struck a fifth and sixth vehicle that had been traveling on the northbound side of the freeway.
Littlefield and Lewandowski had been in the Nissan and were declared dead at the scene. Also killed was the driver of the truck. The two other occupants of the Nissan were transported to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center with major injuries, Peniche said.
arrested on suspicion of committing a felony criminal offense.
He remains in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday with bail set at $1 million.
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Fellow teamsters held their meeting Sunday, “under such difficult circumstances,” in honor of Treadway, who worked out of a Cerritos UPS facility, according to the union chapter.
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I have been following this story as it really disturbed and angered me. I have children, a teenager, and pre teen and to imagine that an adult who should know better went and raced on a freeway that killed 3 people and injured others blows my mind. I pray for the families and victims of this tragic event and only hope for true justice to be served. My heart goes out to everyone this has effected. Every time I read about the recovery of the victims or the deaths of the 3 individuals, I have to hold back tears. Keep strong....
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DeleteI have been following this story as it really disturbed and angered me. I have children, a teenager, and pre teen and to imagine that an adult who should know better went and raced on a freeway that killed 3 people and injured others blows my mind. I pray for the families and victims of this tragic event and only hope for true justice to be served. My heart goes out to everyone this has effected. Every time I read about the recovery of the victims or the deaths of the 3 individuals, I have to hold back tears. Keep strong....
ReplyDeleteI never comment on stories much less comment on a blog I found while searching for an update but this event has stayed on my mind since I first saw the article last year. Always wondered what happened and I'm reading so many infuriating things about this murderer and I am hoping for any justice for all the victims involved. I don't know why out of the numerous accidents that this stays on my mind but it does. I see all the reckless behavior on our roads and I want to see the people responsible deal with harsh consequences in hopes it will make everyone think twice and check their egos when it comes to wheels and high speed. Though I can't even begin to share in your sorrow I wanted you to know that there are people that are wanting swift justice as much as you and this accident was not forgotten among others.
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