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Lancaster motorcyclist killed in 14 Fwy crash

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The fatal collision happened around 6:23 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, on southbound SR-14, south of Avenue F, according to the California Highway Patrol. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
The fatal collision happened around 6:23 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, on southbound SR-14, south of Avenue F, according to the California Highway Patrol. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]
LANCASTER – A 32-year-old Lancaster man died Monday evening after he lost control of his motorcycle on the Antelope Valley [14] Freeway, authorities said.

The fatal collision happened around 6:23 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, on southbound SR-14, south of Avenue F, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

[LUIS MEZA]
[LUIS MEZA]
Douglas Fielden was riding a 2008 Honda CBR600 southbound on SR-14 at an undetermined speed, according to the CHP report.

“For unknown reasons, Fielden lost control of his motorcycle, causing Fielden to be ejected from the motorcycle onto the No. 2 lane,” the CHP report states.

“The motorcycle continued on traveling out of control in a southeasterly direction across the No. 1 lane and the dirt center median, where it came to rest partially within the No. 1 of SR-14 northbound,” the CHP report states.

Fielden sustained major head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the CHP.

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47 comments for "Lancaster motorcyclist killed in 14 Fwy crash"

  1. Wow unreal. I worked with Doug for awhile. Really nice person cannot believe he is gone. So sorry.

  2. Thank you, everyone (except Ben), for your kind words and for confirming what I already knew – that my son, Doug, was a conscientious, courteous and careful rider. Ben, may you never know the pain and grief of losing a child. May God’s peace be with all of us, especially those of you that witnessed this tragedy.

    • Carla, I am truly sorry and saddened to hear about the loss of Doug. I could have not asked for a better friend then he was to me during our time together. I will ride with him at my side. in a way I knew that Doug would become a bike rider and a good one at that when I would watch him ride that Honda he could not wait to get home to ride. as for Ben, your probably that guy who does 60 in the fast lane just to piss people off. God Bless you Doug and ride towards the stars. James

    • Carla, my heart breaks for everyone knew that him. He was a wonderful man. My bestfriend. I will think of him everyday. He was the world to me.

      Douglas James, i love you mucho!

    • Carla, I bowled with Doug 2 of the last 3 years. He was a super nice, gentlemanly, young man. I was a 55 year old lady, new to the team, and Doug was this tall, popular, strikingly handsome 29 year old who made me feel welcome and as if i had a new friend for life. I will always count myself lucky for having known him.

      Rosie F

  3. Just saddens me so much. Doug was a great person I had a pleasure to meet thru my work. May you rest in peace, sleep with the angels my friend. Praying for you and your family. You will be missed.

  4. Ali, Janet and M we know that you will always carry the weight of this tradgedy with you. Please share your grief with others for the life that was lost. Thank you for those who spent the night waiting those five hours wiith Doug. Thank you to the responders whose job it is to deal with such difficult events. This accident proves how fragile life really is and how we should take this sobering occasion to rise above the deviseness of our times.

  5. I worked with Doug and enjoyed the times we shared assignments. He was a very cool guy with a very positive attitude – very smart and thoughtful also. His friends were always amazed how much such a lean and fit guy could EAT! He could put it away like nobody else we knew. He lived big, but was very humble, modest, and cautious at the same time. Blue Skies to Doug. j1

  7. This is sad news for sure, Doug was a really good guy. I had a lot of respect for him and recall conversations about how much he loved to ride. I can also concur that EVERY time I saw Doug and he was riding he was fully suited with all the protective gear. He was a VERY responsible man. Sad to loose such a kind and loving person. Prayers are with him and his family today.

  8. I wish we could all wake up from this terrible nightmare and you were still here!! I remember this sweet little boy who grew up into a handsome, courteous, gentleman. You will surely be missed by so many. Fly high and ride free Doug

  10. I’m so VERY sorry, I have know Doug for many years, he was very cautious, wore reflective gear and bright colors to make himself more visible. Even in the summer months. He loved to ride. My heart hurts for his friends and family. He will be missed by so many. My prayers are for all that had the opportunity to know him.

  11. jim, just heard this tragic news. we are so sorry for your loss. Doug was a great kid. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. amado and Cammie.

  13. Doug was an amazing person. He was extremely thoughtful and will be fondly remembered. I would like to add to anyone questioning his fault in this accident that not only did he wear protective gear (in all climates, which says a lot in 117 degree heat! ) he also was very cautious, wore reflective gear and bright colors to make himself more visible. My thoughts are with the family and friends.

  14. My Condolences to his family and close friends. Doug was on the bowling league here on base with me for the past 3 years and we worked at the same place. He was a gentleman and will be missed greatly. Please let us know at the ITF if there is anyway we can help in this tough time.

  16. Prayers for the family I see you every year on christmas eve with the family. You were a sweet guy. Ive known you since you were little. You and your family are in my heart ❤️

  17. My step brother was hit by a tire from another car in an opposite lane. It was a freak accident. He was not driving crazy. I Wil miss him dearly. The tears are non stop.prayers please

    • I’m so sorry for your loss!!!! I was right behind him, and can not sympathize enough. I still can’t believe it happened. This night will be with me forever. Please ignore all the motorcycle haters- he had all the protective gear on and was going the speed limit. Once again I’m beyond sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family through these hard times.

  18. Wow i was on the 14 fwy last night coming home and they detoured us off the fwy i seen the truck that had lost a tire and the motorcycle my god i pray for the family at this time during a very difficult time may god bring strength and peace over his family RIP young man.

  20. Doug was my brother’s good friend. At the very least, he was a gentleman. I cry for his family and I pray for Doug.

  21. Doug was a super responsible man and a great guy. This is so tragic. He is a good friend of my brother from working on base and we had the chance to get to know him over the years. Our condolences to the family.

  22. Doug was a great person and an excellent long time rider. This loss is devastating to a lot of people in the AV and beyond.

  24. Hmmm lost control? Yeah that usually happens when these motorcyclists speed… Suprised there’s not more wrecks the way these people weave in and out on the 14

    • Can also happen from a freak wind gust, twitch trying to avoid an animal, front tire blow out, momentary involuntary muscle contraction (extreme exhaustion)….

    • Please have respect for the family when you post your comments. It has now come to light that a car in the opposite lane lost a tire and it hit Doug – throwing him from the bike.

    • I was right behind him- he was not speeding, and I can say that for a fact!!! I will never forget what I saw. He going the speed limit. Have some respect. You disgust me. He lost his life and had all the protective gear one could have. Just because it was a motorcycle, doesn’t mean they were speeding! You should be ashamed!

      • I also saw the horrific accident . I feel very sad for the loss of a precious life and for the terrible loss his family must be experiencing at this time.
        I’m very sorry for the family and pray they find some comfort.

    • Do u even know anything about driving one? If you did , u wouldn’t have made such an ignorant comment then…..riding a bike at any speed has hazards….even just by hitting sand or a rock can throw them off you idiot!!!

    • Not all riders are the same. He was a very responsible and safe rider. Do not cast stones and pass judgment on someone you never knew. Have some decency!!

    • Ben why do u have to be so RUDE! ride On Doug our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones

    • You can tell. Ben either drive a car or doesn’t drive at all or uses a bicycle you are a fool and cold hard the worst people on the 14 freeway are people in cars and the trucks so you need to keep your mouth shut

    • Ben, i understand its easy to judge before knowing facts, and simply
      Since your ignorance came to light in your post I wont harbor any hate towards you nor would i ever wish this pain upon you. While i myself dont care for motorcycles, i trusted doug.. enough to ride on the back a couple times. However i dont need to sit here and explain or defend what an amazing man, driver and person doug was. I do hope in your life span you will meet a man that is half the man he was to be able to call your friend. Newspapers arnt also accurate, so much to the fact i still check this article daily to see if they got the wrong man cause the pain is so severe i dont want to believe it. You had to of know his loved ones would read your comment and for that all i can say is just hurtful. Your lack of compassion for someone losing a loved one is astonishing and needless to say a mean route for you to have taken. I pray for you , i pray doug will instill values into your heart and you wake up one day and feel guilt and pain for your lack of compassion of others in their worst frame of mind.

      Im sorry you didnt get the opportunity to know the greatest man there ever.

      Douglas I love you mucho
      Love your dancing queen.