LANCASTER – A pedestrian died early Thursday morning when he jumped off a freeway overpass after being clipped by a vehicle, authorities said.
Jeffrey Andrew Jackson, 35, was pronounced dead at 4:30 a.m., according to coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter.
“He was hit by a vehicle, [he] jumped off the overpass and was hit by another vehicle,” Winter said, citing a preliminary investigation.
According to the preliminary investigation, Jackson called the sheriff’s station before the incident, and the case is being investigated as a possible suicide, Winter said.
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station could not confirm these details because the ongoing investigation is being handled by the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, which handles homicide, natural deaths and suicides, said Lt. Paul Pfrehm.
The incident started around 4:22 a.m. Thursday on the northbound 14 Freeway near the Avenue K overpass, Pfrehm said.
“A driver swerved to avoid a pedestrian in the road and just barely clipped him,” Pfrehm said, adding that the driver remained at the scene.
The driver told CHP officers that the pedestrian then ran across the freeway and jumped over a guardrail, landing on surface streets, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Traffic Incident Information page.
Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene, near the intersection of West Avenue K and 15th Street West, Winter said.
The incident is still under investigation and no additional information was available Thursday afternoon.
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Adrianne Hall Clay Baket says
Jeffrey is the God father of my six children and played a role in each and everyone of their lives. I wish I could of been there for him. Jeffrey did not commit suicide it seems he lost his my mind and ctried out for help to the sheriff department who obviously ignored his call…rest in peace you will forever be remembered and love and I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you when you needed me the most like you we’re there for me until I see you again brother. We love you.
Randy says
I don’t understand how people can be so incredibly disrespectful and rude with these comments. Mental illness is no laughing matter and anyone who jokes around with it is really pathetic. RIP buddy.
LovingHeart says
May the soul of this human being rest in peace. May we lean in with a heart of compassion, may our words lend rest in a a world filled with grief and pain. My heart aches for those living in a state of mental unrest. My love and prayers to those in pain. May you know how precious you are.
Newman says
Solution: Don’t do drugs.
Drug Dealers and Drug Lords will be out of business.
darlene says
First of all…do you know he was on drugs? Drugs aren’t always the cause of suicide… there are many other things that could have led up to this tragic moment in this mans life. Sure there could have been drugs, but why? I have had a handful of people commit suicide and one extremely close person to me attempt, and only 1/2 drugs were involved, but that was to numb their pain and depression. So unless you have experienced suicide you have no room to talk and Until you know this person first hand, you shouldn’t be talking down on his character. Suicide is a very touchy subject, and not one to be handled lightly, so please keep all your mean comments to yourself, as his family is trying to deal and make some sort of sense of this situation.
To the family: I truly understand how you feel and the emptiness and unknowing…may he rest in peace, and you all are able to find peace and comfort in God and one another.
Noel Jones says
Thank You so much for your Positive and Loving Comment. Know one Knows if any Drugs were involved. it doesn’t matter if drugs did play a part in the untimely death of Jeffrey Jackson. We love him anyways and why, how, and the circumstances of His Passing doesn’t make it hurt any less.
Our beloved SON, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and friend has touched many people in his 35yrs on this Earth. We will forever be grateful of the Times and memories that we were Blessed to Share with Jeffrey Andrew Jackson.
Bonnie says
my sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. Such tragic circumstances, my heart hurts for you. Lean on your friends and family during this difficult time, and be kind to yourself during your grieving process. When you are ready, see a therapist or grief counselor. I lost my brother tragically and suddenly, so I know a lot about grief unfortunately. If somebody offers you help with housework, or laundry, or cooking, or anything, take them up on it, let your loved ones help you.
Noel Jones says
First of all My prayers go out to Jeffrey Jackson’s Family and friends. I knew Jeff personally and He had a heart of GOLD ! I don’t know the circumstances of what happened that morning that claimed the life of such a great person. I just hope and Pray that Jeffrey Jackson finds the Peace he so deserved. I am going to now Quote a passage that Jeff was fond of and I ask everyone to not only look at Jeffrey’s life but examine OUR own.
“DO NOT JUDGE ME”
” UNLESS YOUR PERFECT”
Bob says
People are literally dying to escape the Antelope Valley’s vortex of suck. Can’t say I blame them. A 10.0 earthquake would actually be an improvement. FTAV.
John says
Couldn’t of said it better myself.
compassion much? says
this has nothing to do with the AV, and more likely has to do with mental illness. Depression is a terrible and dark place to be, if you have never been there then you shouldn’t chime in. If you want to talk about how crappy you think the AV is, do it somewhere else, don’t use this tragic situation as a platform for your AV hate where Andrews family can read it. Why don’t you leave if you think it is so bad?
Caring says
That’s a real sick statement anybody could say. Have you ever suffered any tragedies in your life? I hope not and if you have then you should know how it feels and have some passion and empathy for the family and friends who are going through the loss of their loved one. If you have ever experienced a tragedy or a loss of someone or something you ever loved you wouldn’t be talking so dumb, unless you didn’t care about it and blocked it out of your mind and became cold and numb to the reality of life and it’s journey. To help you through it all maybe you need to speak to someone to help you go through it and aid you in the recovery of your past experiences. Making statements like this is not kind in anyway and I can feel in my heart that you are a kind person but hurt on the inside from past experience.
Roberts says
Too many deaths out here.. I think someone is selling a new drug on the streets… It doesn’t just happen to wake up and say I’m gonna kill myself
reenie says
Actually, yes they do. They plan it and then when it’s time, they do it. Drugs might never enter the picture but depression is there. If you don’t know him, don’t assume. Assuming is just stupid.
Bob says
The AV what a great place to live and raise a family. Two suicides in one day. Numerous traffic deaths every month. Gang bangers, drug pushers, hookers, illegals, welfare cases, parolees-you name we got it!
Jl says
And Bob.
Kathleen Robison says
Sad for the man but sadder for the innocent drivers that have to live with this experience for the rest of their lives. How selfish of him.
Cole says
I remember someone attempting to do this a few years back off Lancaster blvd. RIP.
Dixie says
Sad. Very sad. People are dying (literally) to get out of the A.V.
Gg says
Oh yeah. That’s totally why.
Kathleen Robison says
So not funny.
bjc says
Sick comment and rude
bizzy says
HOW ABOUT YOU GO NEXT, HAVE RESPECT YOU HAVE NO CLUE NOR IDEA THAT LEAD UP TO HIM JUMPING .
This man has a family grow up and show respect as if it was your family or friend.
#JustEvil
A. O says
Suicide or possibly suicide isn’t a joke. It is a very serious thing. Mental illness isn’t something to joke with. If a person doesn’t know what is happening to them, their body takes over their mind, and tragic things happen. This is the worst possible death for a family to deal with, there’s not closure, no answers, and tons of questions, where was I, why didn’t he say anything, etc…
True 2 in one day seems like 1 to many, but it’s not because they are “dying to get out of Palmdale.”
Yes drugs could have been a factor, but many times its mental illness. And for younger people, bullying.
So Have respect for this individual and his family. My heart aches for these families, I pray for your healing.
R. I. P
Noel Jones says
Thank You So much For your enlightening comment. You hit it Right on the nose ! Mental Illness is Real and is no laughing matter.
If you or someone you know that Suffers from any form of Mental Illness please get or offer help. I wouldn’t want any other Family members to have to go through what me and my family are going
through. R.I.P. Jeffrey Andrew Jackson. You are Greatly Loved and Missed !
compassion much? says
that is so very inappropriate and insensitive. Not funny or clever at all. I hope that you never have to lose somebody, and then have to read people’s comments saying hurtful things about your loved one.
gemini says
How sad to be in such turmoil. R.I.P.
My condolences to his family.