Full Notification

DATE/TIME: August 11, 2018 at 12:01 AM

INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Hesperia Road / Terra Linda Street

SUMMARY:
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, at approximately 12:01 AM, deputies from the Victorville Station and rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to a two vehicle traffic collision north of the intersection of Hesperia Road and Terra Linda Street in the city of Victorville. Upon arrival deputies determined that a purple Scion passenger vehicle was driving north on Hesperia Road and a silver Chevrolet sport utility vehicle was driving south on Hesperia Road. The driver of the Scion lost control of the vehicle while navigating through the curves in the roadway, spun out into the oncoming southbound lanes of traffic on Hesperia Road and collided with the front of the Chevrolet, causing major damage to both vehicles.

The driver of the Scion suffered major injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The front passenger of the Scion suffered major injuries and was flown to an out of the area trauma center for treatment. The driver of the Chevrolet suffered moderate injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to an out of the area trauma center.

Investigators are continuing the investigation into the cause of the collision. Hesperia Road, north of Ottawa Street and south of Green Tree Boulevard was closed in both directions for several hours while investigators processed the scene for evidence and interviewed witnesses.

Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy A. Hylin or Deputy J. Dean at the Victorville Police Station.

Refer: Deputies A. Hylin and J. Dean

Station: Victorville

Phone No: (760) 241-2911

Case No. 171808829

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department