Anthony Beckett Jr. Killed in Car Crash on Antelope Valley (14) Freeway in Palmdale

Anthony Beckett Jr. Killed in Palmdale Accident on Antelope Valley (14) Freeway

Anthony Beckett Jr.
Fatal Palmdale Car Crash on Antelope Valley Freeway

Palmdale, California (January 7, 2020)  42-year-old Anthony Beckett Jr. has been identified as the Lancaster man killed after a pedestrian accident early Saturday morning in the area of Palmdale, according to authorities.

The deadly crash was reported at around 1:11 a.m. January 4, on the Antelope Valley Freeway, just north of Barrel Springs Road.

As per the CHP officials, a northbound 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix crashed into another car for reasons still under investigation. The Pontiac came to a halt in the slow lane after the accident.

Beckett, a Pontiac passenger, exited the car along with the Pontiac motorist and another passenger. The three stood on the shoulder of the roadway. It was reported that a third car then struck Beckett.

The impact threw Beckett over the bridge abutment and into the waterway.

Fatal Crash on Antelope Valley Freeway

Beckett suffered fatal injuries in the crash.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with details concerning this crash is urged to call Antelope Valley CHP Office at 661-948-8541.

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