Fatal Traffic Collision on Mojave Drive and Ferndale Road
DATE/TIME: October 24, 2017 / 7:07p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Mojave Drive and Ferndale Road
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at approximately 7:07p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department and rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision, at the intersection of Mojave Drive and Ferndale Road.
Upon arrival, deputies determined a black Nissan 200 was traveling east on Mojave Drive near Ferndale Road. A pedestrian crossing Mojave Drive, outside of a marked cross walk, was struck by the Nissan.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital by ambulance, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Nissan was treated and released at the scene.
Deputies with the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Mojave Drive near Ferndale Road was closed during the investigation and reopened at approximately 2:15 a.m.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy C. DeKeyrel or Deputy A. Awad, at the Victorville Police Department, (760) 241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy C. DeKeyrel / Deputy A. Awad
Station: Victorville Police Department
Phone No: (760) 241-2911
Case No. 171712922
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700