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Canyon crash claims life of Wofford Heights man
Published on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 7:48 AM PST
According the California Highway Patrol a Wofford Heights man lost his life when his vehicle hit a boulder in Kern Canyon on Thursday morning. Donald Eugene Duvall, 43, of Wofford Heights, was allegedly speeding on Hwy. 178 2.1 miles East of the Edison Power Station. According to the CHP Duvall was passing traffic at a high rate of speed at 7:25 a.m. when he lost control on a curve and struck a large boulder. Duvall was taken to Kern Medical Center and died of his injuries about an hour and a half later.
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Comments
11 comment(s)Baba Booey wrote on Jan 4, 2009 9:03 PM:
John wrote on Jan 3, 2009 7:58 PM:
What a seriously cruel thing to say.
In anycase, I am so sorry for this man's loss. "
Jenny wrote on Jan 1, 2009 8:09 PM:
Ken wrote on Jan 1, 2009 1:22 PM:
To bad you did not know this man,
He was a man of compassion, he was the kind of man that would stop and help a complete stranger, I know this for a factand his brother is the same way, are you an idot driver? would you stop and help a complete stranger ? or would you jusy drive by and say to your self someone else will be along Donald Duvall
was a good Samaritan he will be missed by his family and friends think twice before you offer an comment about somebody "
celia wrote on Dec 31, 2008 9:10 AM:
How about a little compassion for the family and friends of Don? "
Jonel wrote on Dec 24, 2008 12:48 PM:
Sue wrote on Dec 19, 2008 10:01 PM:
I am Donnie's cousin from Michigan. I am so sorry to hear about Donnie. I met him once about 28 years ago. You and your children are in my thoughts. Also to Rick, Margie, Jeanette, Jackie, Doug and other family members...I am so sorry.
Love, Sue "
Paul Abraham wrote on Dec 19, 2008 8:14 PM:
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