College of the Canyons will be flying its flags at half-staff on Monday in honor of the two students that were killed in a crash on the 5 Freeway in Commerce early Saturday morning.

Photo of Michelle Littlefield, 19, of Santa Clarita.

Michelle Littlefield, 19, and Brian Lewandowski, 18, were killed on their way home from Disneyland one minute past midnight on Saturday when their car was struck by a UPS truck that flipped over the median on the I-5, north of Triggs Street.

The truck overturned after being hit by one of two cars that were suspected to be involved in a street race. The driver of the UPS truck, Scott Treadway of Mira Loma, also died in the crash.

Littlefield, an accounting major, and Lewandowski, a computer science major, were each enrolled in four classes at College of the Canyons.

Photo of Brian Lewandowski, 18, of Santa Clarita.

“All of us at College of the Canyons are grieving the loss of Michelle and Brian,” said College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook in a statement. “Their deaths leave a void on our campus, in the classrooms, and among their friends. I know they will be greatly missed by their teachers and classmates as they remember the relationships they had with Brian and Michelle, who were bright, caring and committed people.”

Van Hook continued, “I know they will be inspired by the moments and memories they created and shared for others as they worked hard to be the best people they could be. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who cared for and loved these two amazing young people, especially their parents. We are better because they shared them with us.”

In addition to being College of the Canyons students, Littlefield and Lewandowski also worked at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia.

“The Six Flags Magic Mountain family was saddened to learn about two of their team members who were tragically killed,” according to a statement issued by the park. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”

Stevie Leonard, a friend of Littlefield, described her as “so sweet.”

A CrowdRise page was setup to help with burial expenses for Littlefield. The page’s goal is to raise $15,000, click here to donate.

“Michelle was a vivacious and loving person with a promising life ahead of her,” according to the CrowdRise page. “Any amount gifted will be deeply appreciated and will ease the enormous heartache at this time.”

Lewandowski is survived by his parents, Jocelyn and Victor Lewandowski, and two brothers. His father is a homicide lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Photo of Scott Treadway, of Mira Loma.

The Lewandowski family had the following statement regarding the loss of their son:

“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.”

Treadway’s union, Teamsters Local 396, wrote a post on its Facebook page, saying “Scott was admired and loved by his friends and co-workers at UPS. We are still trying to come to grips with this horrible loss.”

Counselors will be available at the college’s Student Health Center to talk with any students, faculty, and staff who have been touched personally by this tragedy.

For more information, the Student Health Center can be reached at (661) 362-3259.  The center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Valencia campus, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canyon Country campus.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal traffic collision is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact Officers Fonseca or Flores at the California Highway Patrol – East Los Angeles Office at (323) 980-4600.

Photo courtesy of Caltrans.

Photo courtesy of Caltrans.