Full Notification

DATE/TIME: August 16, 2018 / 7:00 PM

INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision

LOCATION: US Highway 395 South of Main Street, Hesperia

VICTIM(S): Names withheld pending family notification

SUMMARY:
On August 16, 2018 at about 7:00 PM, deputies from the Hesperia Station and rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision on US Highway 395 south of Main Street in the City of Hesperia. Upon arrival, first responders located the collision between a white 2011 Toyota Camry and a black 2007 Scion sedan. The adult male driver of the Scion was suffering from major injuries and immediately transported to Desert Valley Hospital for advanced treatment. Despite efforts, the driver died from his injuries while at the hospital. The driver of the Camry, also an adult male, had major injuries from the collision and was flown to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment. He is expected to recover.

The Hesperia Station Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to conduct the investigation. Investigators believe that for reasons still under investigation, the Scion was north bound on US Highway 395 when the driver left the roadway onto the right shoulder where he lost control. The vehicle re-entered the roadway, crossing over the double yellow line and directly into the path of the Camry which was south bound.

The collision blocked all lanes of US Highway 395 which was closed in both directions from Main Street to Joshua until about 11:00 PM while investigators processed the scene for evidence and removed the debris.

The collision investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Eric Getts or Sergeant Doug Hubbard from the Hesperia Station.

Refer: Deputy Eric Getts or Sergeant Doug Hubbard

Station: Hesperia

Phone No. (760) 947-1500

Case No. 191806533

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