Today In SCV History: April 27, 1974 - Santa Clarita Community Leader Samuel Dixon Dies From Car Crash Injuries
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Today In SCV History: April 27, 197
Today In SCV History: April 27, 1974 - Santa Clarita Community Leader Samuel Dixon Dies From Car Crash Injuries
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Today In SCV History: April 27, 197
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 04/27/2026 8:34am
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**Today in SCV History (April 27, 1974): Community Leader and Pastor Samuel Dixon Dies After Highway 14 Crash**
Samuel Dixon, a Val Verde pastor and dedicated Santa Clarita community leader, died on April 27, 1974, two weeks after suffering critical injuries in a car crash on Highway 14. Born in Georgia in 1929, Dixon left a career as a chef to pursue ministry, helping build a local church and working tirelessly to serve the community. His vision for a community health center was realized years after his death, cementing his lasting impact on the area.
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