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Driver killed in rollover crash

by The AV Times Staff • February 13, 2015

The driver was ejected from his 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser and killed when the vehicle rolled over following a mechanical failure, authorities said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
The driver was ejected from his 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser and killed when the vehicle rolled over following a mechanical failure, authorities said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

PALMDALE – A 61-year-old driver died at the scene Friday after he lost control of his vehicle following a mechanical failure, authorities said.

The Jeep's rear tire came loose and struck the hood of a Honda Odyssey van that was eastbound on Avenue N. [LUIS MEZA)
The vehicle’s rear tire came loose and struck the hood of a Honda Odyssey van that was eastbound on Avenue N. [LUIS MEZA)
The fatal collision occurred around 11:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, on Avenue N near 35th Street West in Palmdale, according to Lt. Slade Carrizosa of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“An older model [vehicle] was westbound on Avenue N and had some type of mechanical failure and lost the driver’s side rear tire,” Carrizosa said, citing a preliminary investigation.

“[The driver] lost control of his vehicle, causing his vehicle to roll over… and he was ejected from the [vehicle],” Carrizosa said.

[LUIS MEZA]
[LUIS MEZA]
The vehicle’s rear tire hit a Honda Odyssey van that was traveling eastbound on Avenue N, according to Carrizosa.

The van’s driver was not injured, Carrizosa said. The deceased driver’s name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.

Traffic in both directions on Avenue N, from 30th to 40th Street West, was blocked off for more than four hours to allow for the investigation.

The fatal collision is still under investigation.

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Filed Under: Palmdale

9 comments for "Driver killed in rollover crash"

  1. David says

    February 22, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    Rip… may your family and friends have comfert knowing your in a better place.

  2. The Fergusons says

    February 20, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    RIP — Woody! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
    May you find eternal peace with our Lord above. You will be missed!

  3. Kelly M... says

    February 14, 2015 at 6:42 am

    My heart is heavy to hear of this. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. Hod has called anothet soildet homd says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    God has called another soilder home in the middle of call on dutu,For he could rest assire.Gof bless his family and all relative that is in his circle.In the name of Jesus.we tje public say Amen

    • Yeah right. says

      February 16, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Is this what you say when a child/toddler/infant die’s

  5. Ament says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    RIP Uncle Woody! We love you and will miss you dearly!

  6. gemini says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I am so sorry for this man. What a shame. God rest his soul.

  7. Sad says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    RIP prayers to your family and friends.

  8. The Aments says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    our sincerest condolences to the family. RIP Woody, I hope you are at peace, and watching over your family from above.

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