DATE/TIME: June 27, 2026, at about 8:21 p.m.,
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Crash
LOCATION: Wichita Road / Zuni Road, Apple Valley
DRIVER (1): 25-year-old, Male, Resident of Apple Valley
VEHICLE(1): 2022, Toyota Camry
DRIVER(2): Lorena Lopez, 33-years-old, Deceased, Resident of Apple Valley
VEHICLE(2): 2021, Nissan Altima
SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at approximately 8:21 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station and rescue personnel from the Apple Valley Fire Department along with American Medical Response, responded to a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Apple Valley.
Through investigation deputies determined Driver 1, drove north on Wichita Road. Driver 2, drove west on Zuni Road. Driver 1 failed to stop at the posted stop sign on Wichita Road at Zuni Road and broadsided Driver 2 in the intersection. Driver 1 was trapped in his vehicle as it caught fire. Driver 1 was extricated out of the vehicle and transported to a local hospital.
Two occupants in Vehicle 2 were transported to a trauma center for a high level of care. Driver 2 sustained major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Investigative Team (M.A.I.T) arrived and are conducting an investigation. Deputies processed the scene for evidence and interviewed witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy D. McCarter at the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Deputy D. McCarter
Station: Apple Valley M.A.I.T.
Phone No: (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182603771
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
