A traffic collision on Highway 395 results in the death of an Adelanto teen
DATE/TIME: July 17, 2017/10:55 p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: US Highway 395, south of the intersection with Rancho Road
Party #1: Gabriel Duran, 19 year old male, resident of Adelanto (deceased)
Party #2: 51 year old male from Victorville
SUMMARY:
On Monday, July 17, 2017 at approximately 10:55 p.m., Adelanto Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to an unknown injury traffic collision involving two motor vehicles in front of Adelanto Stadium on US Highway 395, south of Rancho Road.
Deputies determined that Party #1 was traveling north on US Highway 395 and Party #2 was traveling south on US Highway 395, near the intersection with Rancho Road. For unknown reasons, one of the two vehicles crossed over the center line of US Highway 395, resulting in a head-on collision. Four occupants inside vehicle #2 were transported by ground and air to local hospitals for moderate and major injuries. Party #1 was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. It is unknown if alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision.
This is an ongoing investigation by the Adelanto Sheriff Station Major Accident Investigation Team and anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy Holland at (760)552-6800.
Refer: Deputy Dusty Holland
Station: San Bernardino County Sheriff, Adelanto Station
Phone No. (760) 552-6800
Case No. 241701906
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1