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Motorist killed in head-on crash in Palmdale [updated]

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The pickup truck’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene. [Photo credit: AV Scanner News.]
PALMDALE – A motorist in a pickup truck was killed Friday night in a head-on crash with an SUV in Palmdale, authorities said.

The crash occurred around 10:10 pm. Friday, May 25, on 50th Street East, north of Avenue P-8, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A male driver in a 2012 Toyota Tacoma was headed southbound on 50th Street East when his pickup truck drifted into the opposing lane of traffic, directly into the path of a northbound 2006 Ford Explorer, the CHP reported.

Both vehicles collided, and the pickup truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.

The driver of the Ford Explorer, a 53-year-old woman, was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital with moderate injuries, and her passenger, a 39-year- old man, suffered minor injuries and was also transported to Antelope Valley Hospital, according to the CHP.

The CHP’s Antelope Valley area office is asking anyone who witnessed the crash to 661-948-8541.

UPDATE: The deceased was identified as Donald Hall Fontenette, 49, of Palmdale, according to coroner’s Investigator Kristy McCracken.

The Ford Explorer’s driver and passenger were transported to Antelope Valley Hospital for treatment. [Photo credit: AV Scanner News.]
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23 comments for "Motorist killed in head-on crash in Palmdale [updated]"

  1. Roads with the speed and traffic of 50th Street East should have physical separation between each direction of traffic. Then none of this would have happened.

  2. One thing about Donald, he didn’t carry hatred in his heart!
    I.him at the age of 5yrs old, je was always a Gentle Giant, whom had a beautiful voice…
    My sincere prayers go out to his loving family. R.I.H Donald

  3. Prayers for all involved. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15 Healing to those who were injured. Comfort to the loved ones Don left behind.

  4. Typical disgusting racist AV resident comments. So glad I moved away from this MAGA hat wearing [removed].

  8. So sad for the Driver that lost his Life. Prayers to him and his Family. I travel this road everyday. I almost was involved in an accident when a plumber driving his van passed me going northbound at the curve area and there is solid double yellow lines and another car traveling Southbound was approaching the Van and I had to go into the shoulder to let this dangerous driver get in. Drivers need to be respectful on the roads. Not that the above situation wasn’t.

    • Hello Brian! I am his cousin and I just wanted to say thanks for your prayers! He was a great man and musican and will be missed.

  9. Every time there is a traffic accident, all the commenters with a narcissistic personality disorder, have to voice their hatred toward anyone that isn’t just like them.

  10. After the Mexican American war Mexicans were allowed to stay in California therefore making Mexicans the majority in California so live with it

  11. More Mexicans have California drivers’ licenses, than Californians. Thanks to governor Moonbeam, half the citizens of Mexico are now proud owners, of a California drivers’ license.

    • Re: Barry maybe Californians should take care if their driver licenses than they wouldn’t be crying about it.

    • Really? So the more than 1 million licensed illegal aliens is a higher number than the 26 million Californians in your mind?

    • White boy privilege wish I had a piece of this imaginary privilege sorry for your loss sorry everyone is bashing each other. But pointing fingers at race is stupid.

  12. YOU’RE [removed]!!! MY COUSIN WAS THE DRIVER WHO DIED!!! YOU RACIST ARE A CANCER IN ALL OF SOCIETY!!! I’m worried about the persons hurt and praying they live and able to have normal lives again! WHILE PIECE OF [removed] LIKE YOU CAN’T [removed] GET AWAY FROM YOUR LIFE OF LIES AND HATE!!! [removed] YOU AND YOUR RACIST COMMENTS!!!

  13. I guess death nor destiny discriminate when your black, white, purple, hispanic….

    Sad. Prayers for the families left behind.

  15. Someone was killed and all you can think about is what race he is. Idiot comment. My condolences to his family and I hope the other drivers have a speedy recovery

    • What a bunch of ignorant racists pigs!!! Obviously your ignorant words tells me your bored, uneducated, unemployed and a low life! Disrespectful people leaving those kinds of messages!! Get a clue, get a life!!!