Manuel Paniagua (1962-February 12, 2017) was a father from Palmdale, California. ^[0]

Manuel worked as laborer at Security Paving and Granite Construction.

He was a graduate of Palmdale High School. ^[0]

Manuel Paniagua was the father of Vanessa Paniagua and **** Priscilla Molina. He was married to Dora Paniagua. He was remembered for being a great father and a very caring person.

On February 12, 2017 Vanessa and her father were killed in a high-speed crash after their vehicle split in two on impact in Palmdale ^[1].

They were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Palmdale sheriff's officials responded to the scene of the single-vehicle collision on 25th Street East and Joshua Hills Drive shortly before 6:30 p.m. according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The yellow 2014 Chevrolet Camaro they were in was seen split in two at the intersection. Sheriff's officials said the bright yellow car was traveling at a high rate of speed on southbound 25th Street East when it lost control and hit a traffic signal. The impact sheared the Camaro in half and left the car in pieces. ^[-1]

Witnesses said the car appeared to be involved in a street race when the crash occurred. Meantime, officials were investigating the cause of the collision. Anyone with information was urged to contact the Palmdale Station Traffic Department at (661) 272-2400. ^[-1]