WOMAN DETAINED FOLLOWING REPORTED CHILD ABUSE AND VEHICLE COLLISION IN PALMDALE
PALMDALE, CA – November 1, 2026
A woman was detained Sunday afternoon following reports of two young children being physically assaulted and a related vehicle collision in Palmdale.
At approximately 1:39 p.m., deputies received a 911 call reporting a woman dragging and hitting two children, ages 3 and 6, near 9th Street East and Avenue Q-5.
According to scanner traffic, the woman left the area in an older gold Nissan Altima, last seen traveling eastbound on Avenue Q-5.
A short time later, deputies were dispatched Code 3 to a related incident near 10th Place East and Avenue Q-4, where the vehicle reportedly collided with a wall while the children were inside.
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to the collision at approximately 1:42 p.m.
Engine 37 arrived on scene and requested additional resources, including another ambulance, squad, engine, Battalion Chief 17, and AP11.
Both calls were determined to be related.
The female suspect was detained by deputies, and both children were evaluated by emergency medical personnel.
The extent of any injuries has not been confirmed.
The circumstances surrounding the reported assaults and collision remain under investigation.
Scanner audio is included in the video.
