Detectives seeking the identification of a man who attempted to run over a deputy during traffic stop 
DATE/TIME: November 25, 2017 12:12 a.m.
INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: Phelan Rd. / Sunny Vista Rd., Phelan
VICTIM: Deputy Sheriff – assigned to Victor Valley Station
SUSPECT: Unidentified white male
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 12:12 a.m. a deputy made a traffic stop on an older white Ford sedan in the area of Phelan Rd. and Sunny Vista Rd. As the deputy approached the vehicle to make contact with the driver, the driver shifted into reverse and accelerated toward the deputy. The deputy fired at the vehicle and the driver changed direction and fled. The deputy began pursuing the vehicle, but lost the vehicle when he collided with a dirt berm.
It is unknown if the vehicle or driver was struck by gunfire.
Specialized Investigators responded and conducted the investigation.
The driver is described as a white male wearing a hat.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, Detective Brian Chambers at (909)387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Brian Chambers or Sergeant Jerry Davenport
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. 071703744 H#2017-112
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
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