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Man killed in 14 Freeway crash [updated]

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Dajuan Thompson's 1998 Honda Civic was hit from behind after it became disabled in the No. 2 lane, according to the California Highway Patrol. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
Dajuan Thompson’s 1998 Honda Civic was struck by an SUV after it became disabled in the No. 2 lane, according to the California Highway Patrol. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
PALMDALE – A 39-year-old man was killed Wednesday night after his vehicle stalled on the 14 Freeway in Palmdale and was rear-ended by an SUV, authorities said.

Dajuan Thompson of Pacoima was killed in the collision, which happened around 10:11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, on the northbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway near the West Palmdale Boulevard exit, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

The driver of the 2001 Ford Expedition sustained minor injuries in the collision, according to the CHP. [LUIS MEZA]
The driver of the 2001 Ford Expedition sustained minor injuries in the collision, according to the CHP. [LUIS MEZA]
“Mr. Thompson was driving a 1998 Honda Civic and for unknown reasons became disabled in the No. 2 lane of [the] northbound SR-14 Freeway, south of Palmdale Boulevard,” the CHP report states.

“The front of [a] Ford Expedition collided into the rear of the stopped Honda Civic, resulting in fatal injuries to Mr. Thompson,” the CHP report states.

The driver of the 2001 Ford Expedition, 32-year-old Frederick Garbutt of Mojave, was transported from the scene by emergency medical personnel for minor injuries, according to the CHP report.

The northbound 14 Freeway, south of Palmdale Boulevard, was closed for approximately four hours due to the collision.

“At this time, intoxication does not appear to be a factor,” the CHP report states.

The incident remains under investigation.

UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses to this collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision or observed the Honda Civic prior to the collision is urged to contact the CHP-Antelope Valley office at 661-948-8541.

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33 comments for "Man killed in 14 Freeway crash [updated]"

  2. Thompson CADET 5 Your swagger in dressing, personality, friendship and watching each other’s back through out PCCPD CADET history up’s and downs. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. ~Action Jackson~

  3. Words cannot express how much I miss you T. You were my brother, my partner in crime at and away from work, and one of my best friends. We had just seen one another and clowned that day (as usual), not knowing that would be our last time. You were a TRUE God send and I am TRULY grateful that I was blessed to have you in my life “T”. You know how much I loved you and there are no words that can explain how much I miss you and will give anything to talk to you again. You were my Ace and you know you will FOREVER be in my heart. I’ll see you up there Big Head ❤️
    Until we meet again…

    • I just came across this story. How sad it is and I am very sorry for your loss you must be heartbroken. I pray God heals you beyond measure and your grief is not sustained although you will always have those wonderful memories of you and him. It breaks my heart it really does I just lost my sister last year suddenly and I still miss her terribly she lives in the Bronx and I moved in Los Angeles she told me to come home Christmas 2013 it was the first time all seven siblings were together in 19 years and I bought my adopted daughter home to meet her you’d family little did we know Christmas Eve 2013 and a huge Christmas Eve party I looked around and realized all 7 of us were together and I ask someone to take a picture and say that God only knows when the next time we will all be together. She died a few months later bronchial pneumonia refusing to go to urgent care. I miss her so much so my heart breaks for you I cannot tell you I know how you feel because everyone is different but I do know this sucks. I wanted to just reach out and tell you that I will keep you in my prayers and may you cherish your memories and as they say tomorrow is promised to no man and as I get older I realize that one more so the lesson is we should love the Here and Now and get rid of all the BS I’m so happy that you just have him that day A Joyful one time God bless you truly

  4. My friend I was just thinking of you the day b4 yesterday while coming across your Myspace profile that dawn on me “that I didn’t have you on Facebook” and just found out that you’re gone. As I now, was just about to reconnect with you just shows that time is freaking limited and doesn’t cease to nobody and nothing. Wow man! I am speechless…. I hoped that we were soon going to be reconnected. We never got to that photography shoot that we talked about. Much love and respect to your family and friends. My heart is saddened right now and feel some sort of way. You will be missed D. Your friend Quanessa B. with love.

  5. I am in total shocked that this accident have taken place on the 14 frwy. DAJUAN, YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED BY MANY OF YOUR CO WORKERS, AS WELL AS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I REMEMBER WE USE TO DISCUSS CATCHING A RACCOON AT WORK ( LOL). MAY THE LORD SEND HIS ANGELS DOWN FROM HEAVEN TO STRENGTHEN YOUR FAMILY. WE ALL ARE GOING TO MISS YOU MY BROTHER IN CHRIST. REST IN PEACE. GOODIE!

  6. A sad case that did not have to happen. People, if your car dies on a freeway, get as far off the right shoulder as possible. A car not just STOP when it dies, it will coast for a while. Don’t try to get as far as you can coasting, get as far away from the traffic as you can. The CHP will probably stop within 10 to 15 minutes if you are stopped and call a tow truck for you (if you do not have a cell phone.) Just put on your flashers, put out flares (if you have them), stay in the car and STAY SAFE!

    • Bob, Great comments about safety however we do not know how this occurred so you cannot assume that he could have gotten off the road. I am sure he would have if he could have.

  7. Worked with you 8 plus years and considered you family. I’m totally shocked and still can’t comprehend this incident. We just talked about new music the day before and you told me what concerts were coming up. You always kept me up to date on the new hip hop I need in my life. Thompson, you were one cool dude that I always looked forward to talking to, a brother! Til we meet again, keep rockin!

  8. Very tragic, I actually passed right next to this Honda coming from school, and was very concerned because it was stopped at a very dangerous location. You could not see the car literally until you were couple feet away ! Even with his emergency lights on, also there was 3 chp vehicles parked on the side not far from where the car was at ! Prayers to his family

  9. You will be missed my brother, It was a pleasure working with you. I will miss our weekly sneaker conversation’s… My God Bless your family in these trying times. Rest easy for you are with the Lord… Much Love, Honor and Respect

  10. How tradgic! My hearts,go out for the family! My heart is very saddend by this awful tradgic you have to go through! This is a situation that we asked ourselfs why? Why our son? Et in time you will heal bit its a deep scar! I OFFER MY CONDOLÉANCES AND PRAYERS TO ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

  11. My prayer goes out to the family and may GOD bless his soul.I actually saw the disabled car and I actually called 911. The accident must of happened shortly after.

  12. I just saw you a week ago, and now you’ve been called upon by the Lord. I will always remember your wit and humor; and ALL of your basketball jerseys (because you owned every professional team on earth). You’ll be truly missed brother. We’ll meet again my friend and fellow co-worker.

  13. WOW!!!! i am in total shock. He was such a great guy i had the pleasure of working with him. He will be truly miss. Prayers to his family.. RIP DJ #PCCCADETS

  15. Sending prayers to the family…this is a tragic story
    Praying for strength duringbthis difficultntie

  16. Actually I pass by the honda seconds before the accident,and the honda had the emergency lights on,that is how I avoid to hit the honda,tomorrow I am going to the police to make a statement.

      • My niece was driving that same freeway one day and all of a sudden her car disabled, she had hazard lights on and then all of a sudden everything shut down and nothing would work, the car wouldn’t make a sound. That freeway is very dark. I don’t know why the city don’t put lights on this freeway. There is a lot of accidents on the 14 freeway. I keep praying for both families. My heart goes out to them.

        • Cities are not responsible for the lighting or any other conditions of a the freeway happens to pass through it. Caltrans maintains our freeways but I doubt a street light would have prevented this accident.

      • I’m not sure what you’re getting at with your comment, but it’s important to remember that a life was lost here. If you are implying that someone should never assist the police, please keep your idiotic code of silence nonsense to the playground where it belongs. If you are trying to be funny, you failed miserably. In any case, keep your thoughtless comments to yourself.

        • it’s sad to think that someone like you would assume such a stupid thing at a time like this. This is not a fight CL. You read my comment totally wrong. Of course everyone should let the police know what they saw whether it is good or bad. You need to read my comment again because you didn’t get it the first time. No maybe you should have someone read it for you because you were stupid then I’m sure you are still stupid a couple days later.

  17. My prayers go out to both families involved. Father, we ask You to send Your peace to those persons who are mourning and to the person who make may be feeling some type a guilt on today. Continue to surround these family, friends and loved ones who will offer words of comfort. Give them sweet and restful sleep. Father, remove the spirit of heaviness, and give them garments of praise. In due time, bless their lives to overflow with laughter and joy again. As they take refuge in You, please help them to put their trust in You. Holy Spirit, we ask that You settle the hearts and minds of those who are feeling any guilt, resentment, bitterness, or anger. Help them not to look back but to press forward. In Jesus Name Amen.