ROSAMOND – A 44-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon when his dune buggy overturned in Rosamond, authorities said.
The fatal collision happened around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, on 45th Street West at Astoria Avenue, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
“A special construction dune duggy driven by an adult male was driving eastbound on Astoria Avenue, between 35 and 45 miles per hour,” the CHP report states.
“The driver observed a gully in the roadway ahead. As the driver attempted to avoid the gully, he applied the brakes and tried to steer away from the gully; however, he was unable to avoid the gully and his vehicle overturned and landed on its roof,” the CHP report states.
A 49-year-old male passenger sustained minor injuries but was able to exit the dune buggy, remove the driver and provide medical aid, according to the CHP report.
“The driver suffered major head trauma and succumbed to his injuries at the scene,” the CHP report states.
The driver was a 44-year-old man from Rosamond, according to the CHP report. His name has not yet been released.
The passenger, also a Rosamond resident, was provided medical treatment at the scene.
The collision is still under investigation.
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Tammy raber says
This was the best man I knew,kind,gentle,and humble. Would do anything for anyone, life had given him lemons and he made champagne . He was my friend he never let me down and I will miss him greatly. I love you Steve………Tammy
Margaret says
That’s right Jackie I feel the same way you feel..How dare you..
Sl says
I just heard last night this was my neighbor. I’m sorry for the family. But also, this man always drove around at high speeds, and all hours of the night, usually without a helmet.
Jackie says
This was my best friend. He died, so do you find it necessary to write something negative. I’m sure all of us that are grieving really appriciate if your comment could be a little more thoughtful. Think about if it was someone from your family
Username123 says
High speeds or not. Nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes. Sometimes fatal ones. But one thing I did learn is if you don’t have anything nice to say. Don’t say it at all.
I didn’t know this man but he had some wonderful children which I have the pleasure of knowing one. They are hurting and this kind of negativity needs to have a reality check. How do you think they’d feel if they saw that comment. I understand a need for a voiced opinion but voice that opinion in your private home and not on the internet. Thank you for your condolences and have a great day.
Gladys says
So sad! Praying for the family……God bless!