Lancaster Man Killed in Palmdale Traffic Crash on 14 Freeway ID’d as Anthony Beckett Jr.

Palmdale, California (January 7, 2020) – Authorities have identified the Lancaster man who was struck and killed by a vehicle early on Saturday morning as 42-year-old Anthony Beckett Jr.

The fatal collision, which happened at about 1:11 a.m. January 4, occurred on the Antelope Valley Freeway just north of Barrel Springs Road.

The accident began when a northbound 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix collided with another vehicle in the No. 3 lane for unknown reasons.

The Pontiac came to a stop in the slow lane after the collision.

Beckett, who was a passenger in the Pontiac, got out of the vehicle together with the driver and another passenger and stood on the shoulder of the roadway.

The initial report indicated that a third vehicle approached the crash site and struck Beckett.

Mr. Beckett was thrown over the bridge abutment and into the waterway upon the impact.

Meanwhile, Beckett died of his injuries despite life-saving measures.

The fatal crash remains under an active investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Antelope Valley CHP Office at 661-948-8541.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.