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Uninsured driver crashes through fence at Palmdale Aerospace Academy; no students injured, facilities staff coordinating with sheriff
Summary
Director of facilities Mr. Jones reported that an unaffiliated driver crashed through a fence near the Palmdale Aerospace Academy campus; no people were hurt and staff are working with the sheriff and insurers.
Mr. Jones, director of facilities, maintenance and operations, reported that on the prior day at about 4:30 p.m. an individual not affiliated with Palmdale Aerospace Academy crashed through a fence on 5th Street West toward Palmdale Boulevard. Jones said there were no students or staff in the area and no injuries.
"Yesterday, around 04:30PM, an individual not affiliated with the Palmdale Aerospace Academy, not a parent, nothing to do with us, did crash through a fence off 30 Fifth Street, west, heading towards Palmdale Boulevard," Jones said. He added the academy contacted the local sheriff's department immediately and will likely pursue an insurance claim because the driver appeared uninsured.
Why it matters: the incident was property damage to academy grounds and could generate repair costs; staff reported no injuries and are coordinating with law enforcement and insurance. The board did not take any formal action at the meeting on the incident.
Details: Jones emphasized gratitude that no one was hurt and said the academy is "working with all the appropriate authorities in that manner, and we'll likely pursue a, either an insurance claim." He described the damage as replaceable property.
Next steps: facilities staff will coordinate repairs and insurance follow-up; the sheriff's department was engaged for investigation.
