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After a fatal suspected DUI crash took the life of a 22-year-old Agua Dulce man early Saturday morning, his family has set up a Go Fund Me page in an effort to give back to the community.
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Steven R. Kirk was pronounced dead on scene following a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred near the intersection of Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway at approximately 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, according to a news release issued by the California Highway Patrol.
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Photo courtesy of Go Fund Me.
Kirk identified himself as a “professional off-road desert racer” on his Facebook page and also worked at KR Fabrication in Lancaster as a welder and fabricator.
He graduated from Vasquez High School in 2011 and was studying metal fabrication at College of the Canyons, according to his Facebook page.
In an effort to give back to the racing community, Kirk’s family set up a Go Fund Me page.
“A portion of the donations will go to Rescue 3 and Riders Helping Riders. Both organizations help District 37 desert racers,” according to the Go Fund Me page. “The other portion will go towards the family to organize a Celebration of Life in the coming weeks for Steven Kirk III. The Kirk family thanks you all for your donations and support.”
As of Tuesday morning, the page has raised approximately $1,400 by 26 people. Click here to donate.
On Saturday, Jan. 16 at approximately 2:10 a.m., the driver of a 2011 Ford Fiesta was travelling westbound on Stevenson Ranch Parkway north of Pico Canyon Road.
Due to the driver travelling at “at an unsafe speed, approaching the intersection, the front the the Ford Fiesta collided with a raised concrete curb, continued off the roadway, collided with a large boulder, overturned and struck a tree, then came to a rest on its wheels,” according to CHP officials.
As a result of the collision, the driver sustained minor injuries. There were three passengers in the vehicle in total, two of which sustained major injuries and Kirk sustained fatal injuries.
Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in this collision, however the cause remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Novak at the Newhall Area Office at (661) 294-5540.
Photo by Rick McClure.
Photo by Rick McClure.
Personally I think the drivers name needs to be plastered all over the news.
Steven Kirk was an employee of mine at KR Fabrication. Steven was a kind, outgoing person. He was talented , creative, and funny. I had known Steven since he was a youngster. His father Steve and mother Tammy were close friends of my family. Just the best people, and my heart and prayers go out to them during this difficult time. I will never forget Steven for his huge personality. Any job we were on he could strike up a conversation with anyone. He always had the ability to make me laugh. I will miss Steven greatly and never forget him. Please help the Kirk family in this devastating time.