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Palmdale brothers killed in 405 wrong-way crash

by The AV Times Staff • January 23, 2017

Ainsley and Aidan Hubbard were well-known and loved musicians in the Antelope Valley community, according to friends. [Image via Facebook]
LOS ANGELES – Two brothers from Palmdale were killed and another person was critically injured early Saturday morning in a multi-vehicle crash reportedly caused by a wrong way driver on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway in West Los Angeles, authorities said.

The crash occurred around 2:42 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, on the northbound I-405 just north of Sepulveda Boulevard, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

Granada Hills resident Rodney D. Wright, 38, was driving a  2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck southbound in the northbound lanes when he collided head-on into a 2001 Dodge Caravan, the CHP report states.

The impact of that collision sent the Caravan into the path of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz driven by Nikolaos Linaritakis, 60, of Reseda, according to the CHP report.

“As a result of the collision, both the driver and passenger of the Dodge Caravan sustained fatal injuries,” the CHP report states.

The occupants of the Dodge Caravan were later identified as Palmdale residents Ainsley Hubbard, 27, and Aidan Hubbard, 31, according to Lt. Dave Smith of the coroner’s office.  Ainsley Hubbard was driving the Caravan.

The brothers were well-known musicians in the Antelope Valley community, according to friends and loved ones.

The wrong-way driver (Wright) sustained major injuries and was transported to UCLA Westwood Hospital for treatment, according to the CHP report.

“Alcohol and/or drugs is suspected to be a factor in this collision,” the CHP report states.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Officer Tovsen at the West Los Angeles CHP Office at 310-642-3939.

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Palmdale

30 comments for "Palmdale brothers killed in 405 wrong-way crash"

  1. Kimberly Lopez says

    January 29, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    I’m so sad to hear one of my good friends of 17 years, Ainsley Hubbard passed away. He taught me how to drum and had the patience to teach. I am also said for his brother. I hope he will rest in peace playing drums! I will miss you Ains.

  2. Jerry mulkins says

    January 29, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    Brother Kent from your old bandmate Jerry Mulkins. I am so sorry for your loss. Our family knows the pain of a loss of a child and few things are as painful. May God welcome your sons into his kingdom to share eternal life.
    May God grant you and your whole family peace in this trying time of loss . I feel for you brother. Sincerely, Jerry Mulkins

  3. Greg Dejongh says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    My heart goes out to surviving members of the Hubbard family. Such a undeserving travesty put on a family. I do not know the brothers, but from what I have read they are in Paradise now. I have met Rodney and my prayers go out to him and his family. May he seek Jesus’s forgiveness.

  4. Amarilys says

    January 26, 2017 at 7:59 am

    My deepest hearfelt condolensces to the Hubbard family and friends of these angels. The news was something I could not have prepared for. I met these beautiful souls 7 years back and there wasn’t a time where they were anything but positive genuine and bursting with life. Their passions were clear and their bond was and will forever be unbreakable.

  5. Gary says

    January 25, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Ainsley brought joy to our home

  6. Karen says

    January 25, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Prayers for the entire family. We are so sorry for the loss of your son’s we did not know them but would see them all the time helping at their parents house. I wish I would have said hello…. They seemed like wonderful people. May they both rest in peace. Lester and Karen Cole

  7. Koolaiid says

    January 24, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    My condolences to there family I met Ainsley in high really cool guy.! Prayers to there family

  8. Ann Turner says

    January 24, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    To the Grandmom I know so well.. to the parents and the daughter I have met I am incredibly sad for you. I met Aidan and Ainsly when they were little, through the Grandest of Grandmoms. I cry for your pain. I cant even imagine. With our love, Ann and Bob

  9. J. Snider says

    January 24, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Aidan an Ainsley Hubbard. I didn’t know them personally, but I’ve come to know them thru my daughters pain how Awesome these two Gentle Caring men were.. Thank you Aidan for being such a Special Friend to my daughter and always looked out for her, an kept her safe. She’ll always hold a Special place in her heart for you Aidan.an as well Ainsley. I know you always be her Angel above lookin over her. Thank you!!!!!!!!!.

  10. Diane says

    January 24, 2017 at 9:45 am

    Condolonces to the family. I didnt know them personally but they frequented my job on a weekly basis. Ainsley was a very nice guy always greeted with a smile. My heart goes out to the family. Rest easy guys

  11. Jessica Zarate says

    January 24, 2017 at 9:41 am

    So Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family at this time, may God lay his hands on this Family and heal them in their time of sorrow and reflect on the joy these two brothers brought to their lives, so Sad two lives taken from this world too soon, may you two Angels RIP

  12. Dee Rehder says

    January 24, 2017 at 9:27 am

    Very sad… My deepest condolences…

  13. Toni says

    January 24, 2017 at 8:33 am

    I am at a loss for words. Solice is our Lord and Savior has embraced both brothers together. So so sorry.

  14. Vulture says

    January 24, 2017 at 7:30 am

    I can’t imagine the grief that this family is going through after losing TWO family members. My condolences.

    And may Rodney Wright rot in prison.

  15. Patrick Campbell says

    January 24, 2017 at 7:21 am

    *forgotten

  16. Patrick Campbell says

    January 24, 2017 at 7:21 am

    *forgotten

  17. Patrick Campbell says

    January 24, 2017 at 6:59 am

    Rip. Great music. Thanks for playing at my sisters birthday. Sorry to the family. So sad. Gone but not gotgotten

  18. Greg says

    January 24, 2017 at 12:54 am

    So sad. I feel for the family and friends of these two brothers. I did not know them but I use to see them at four points. They were always friendly. I travel the same route daily. RIP!

  19. Diana says

    January 24, 2017 at 12:17 am

    So incredibly horrible my prayers are with the family. My they Rest In Peace

  20. Tim Scott says

    January 24, 2017 at 12:05 am

    Very sad.

  21. Cynthia Hannah says

    January 23, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    So sad:( my condolences to their family!

  22. b says

    January 23, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    I have no idea what this family must be going through. God, I pray that you console this family as we as a community mourn with this family. Such a unreal situation for a loss of two children. I am so sorry for your loss.

  23. b says

    January 23, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    I have no idea what this family must be going through. God, I pray that you console this family as we as a community mourn with this family. Such a unreal situation for a loss of two children. I am so sorry for your loss.

  24. Shirley says

    January 23, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    Wow sorry for your loss. Let Gods Mercy help you through this hard time.

  25. Yolanda says

    January 23, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    May Our Lord give comfort to the family of these two young Men, Amen

  26. Jane Davies, Jody davies says

    January 23, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Kent….. I am so sorry for your tragic loss….I cannot comprehend the depth of your pain. Jane Davies gold….. Your fellow falcon, class of 1970

  27. Mike says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    To the friends and family of the Hubbard Bros, my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you.

  28. Leah says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    My deepest sympathy to the family.

  29. Falcongrad says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    God bless and comfort this family.

  30. Snyder Ronay says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    Oh my sweet Jesus bless this family lord I knew these men may they rest in peace

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