Two College of the Canyons students have been identified as victims in a crash that left three dead and several others wounded in Commerce.

19-year-old Michelle Littlefield and 18-year-old Brian Lewandowski were returning to Santa Clarita from Disneyland when their car was stuck by a UPS truck that flipped over the center divider into the southbound I-5 lanes north of Triggs Street shortly after midnight.

The UPS truck flipped after the driver, identified by his union as Scott Treadway of Mira Loma, was struck by a racer during a street race that occurred in the northbound lanes of the I-5.

Treadway and Littlefield were pronounced dead at the scene, said Supervising Fire Dispatcher Art Marrujo with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Four others were injured.

In addition to being College of the Canyons students, Littlefield and Lewandowski also worked at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia.

Stevie Leonard, a friend of Littlefield, described her as “so sweet,” adding that she was studying to become an accountant at College of the Canyons.

Lewandowski is survived by his parents, Jocelyn and Victor Lewandowski, and two brothers. His father is a homicide lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The Lewandowski family had the following statement regarding the loss of their son:

“Brian was an incredible young man and every parent’s dream for a son.  We are absolutely devastated by our loss. Our hearts go out to the other victims and their families and our prayers are for the survivors’ recovery.  We are very thankful for the love and support of family and friends throughout this time.”

Treadway’s union, Teamsters Local 396, wrote a post on its Facebook page, saying “Scott was admired and loved by his friends and co-workers at UPS. We are still trying to come to grips with this horrible loss.”

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal traffic collision is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact Officers Fonseca or Flores at the California Highway Patrol – East Los Angeles Office at (323) 980-4600.