Donald Hall Fontenette Fatally Injured in Head-On Collision on 50th Street East [Palmdale, CA]

49-Year-Old Palmdale Man Killed and 2 Others Injured in Accident at Avenue P-8

 
PALMDALE, CA (May 25, 2018) – A fatal head-on collision took place on 50th Street East, late Friday night. Investigator Kristy McCracken with the coroner’s office identified the deceased victim on Tuesday as 49-year-old Donald Hall Fontenette of Palmdale.
 
Officers from the California Highway Patrol reported the accident around 10:10 PM, just north of Avenue P-8. A 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, driven by Fontenette, was traveling south on 50th St when it swerved into oncoming traffic.
 
The truck came into the path of a northbound 2006 Ford Explorer, driven by a 53-year-old woman, and the two vehicle crashed head-on. Fontenette was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officials. The driver of the Ford sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the Antelope Valley Hospital, while her 39-year-old male passenger suffered minor injuries and was taken to the same place. There is no update on their identities or current condition.
 
Officials with CHP’s Antelope Valley area office continue to investigate the fatal collision. They encourage any witnesses to contact them by calling (661) 948-8541. No additional information has been released to the public at this time.

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Heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Hall Fontenette. May he rest in peace.

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