Fatal traffic collision on Village Dr and Eto Camino Rd.
DATE/TIME: January 10, 2019 5:53 PM
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Village Drive / Eto Camino Road
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, January 10, 2019 at approximately 5:53 PM, 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 Village Drive and Eto Camino Road in the city of Victorville. Upon arrival, deputies determined that a white Kia Optima was driving west on Eto Camino Road and a silver GMC Yukon was driving north on Village Drive. The driver of the Kia crossed the northbound lanes of Village Drive in the path of the oncoming GMC. The GMC collided with the driver side of the Kia, causing major damage to both vehicles.
The driver of the Kia suffered major injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the GMC suffered major injuries and was transported to a trauma center. One passenger in the GMC was transported to a trauma center, and the other two passengers in the GMC were uninjured.
Investigators are continuing the investigation into the cause of the collision. Village Drive, north of Eto Camino Road and south of Puesta Del Sol Drive, 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. Ramos or Deputy A. Hylin at the Victorville Police Station.
Refer: Deputies A. Ramos and A. Hylin
Station: Victorville
Phone No: (760) 241-2911
Case No. 171900342
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