The victim of a fatal Canyon Country crash that occurred early Sunday morning has been identified, officials said.

Melanie Flores, 24, of Los Angeles was killed in the Canyon Country crash, according to Sarah Ardalani, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.

On February 21, 2021, at approximately 2:23 a.m., the California Highway Patrol Los Angeles Communications Center began receiving 911 calls reporting a solo vehicle crash located on southbound SR-14 north of Sand Canyon Road, according to Officer Josh Greengard with the CHP Newhall office.

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“Upon arriving on scene, units located a solo vehicle fatal crash.  The initial investigation indicates the vehicle left the roadway and onto the right shoulder,” said Greengard. “The vehicle subsequently collided with a metal beam guard rail and overhead freeway sign pole.”

The vehicle involved in the crash, identified as a 2006 Jeep Laredo, was “sheared in two pieces,” with the driver sustaining fatal injuries, according to Greengard.

No lanes of the 14 Freeway were impacted by the crash, officials said.

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