PALMDALE – A 38-year-old Palmdale woman was killed when her car crashed into the back of a big rig on the northbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway early Friday morning, authorities said.
The fatal collision happened around 2:53 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, on SR-14 south of Rayburn Road, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The Palmdale woman was driving a 2018 Kia Sportage in the No. 3 lane “traveling an unsafe speed for the icy roadway conditions,” the CHP report states.
“The front of the Kia Sportage collided into the rear of the Freight-liner. As a result of this collision, [the Palmdale woman] sustained fatal injuries,” the CHP report states. Her name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.
The big rig’s driver, a 48-year-old man from Victorville, was not injured in the collision. The big rig was loaded with approximately 31,000 pounds of unknown cargo, according to the CHP.
“Alcohol [and/or] drugs are not suspected to be a factor in this collision,” the CHP report states.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Officer B. Taggert at the Antelope Valley CHP Office at 661-948-8541.
UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Bezawit Hailemichael of Palmdale, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
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Leproso says
The worthless vile grub
Gowchong says
At 0200, could it be that she fell asleep at the wheel?
Shaking my head. says
She was driving a crossover Kia Sportage. There is something about these crossovers and small SUVs that make people think they can drive faster than is safe even in parking lots.
I’ve driven one and they are so fun and quick but you can’t drive like a teenage male as many such drivers do and these are the results.
Magnetlady says
Driver’s need to drive slower when we have ”Inclimate Weather”, such as SNOW & HEAVY RAINS!! Yes, it’s not a common occurance in the High Desert, but driver’s should KNOW they can’t drive the ”speed limit” when there’s ice & snow all over the roads.. Sadly, people have lost their lives needlessly.. My condolences to this young woman’s family. May she R.I.P.
There is more ”rain & snow” coming on Monday, I hope people will use ”Common Sense” & drive defensively, S-L-O-W Down & be aware of the road conditions! SPEED KILLS!!
Jaime Teddy says
The woman was driving unsafe, maybe she did not pay close attention when walking on the road. But also condolences to her.
Crossroads says
Not in s—– Palmdale people drive how they want it seems people never follow basic driving rules . God forsaken city…. Desert life Is totally different I see many deaths here because the way people drive incredible..
Offensive thumbnail says
Same applies
Unsafe Speed says
One has to drive according to the conditions…