Deputies investigate fatal traffic collision on Hook Blvd and Aloe Rd
DATE/TIME: September 5, 2019/ 2:01 PM
INCIDENT: Fatal Collision
LOCATION: Hook Boulevard / Aloe Road
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, at approximately 2:01 PM, Deputies from the Victorville Station, rescue personnel from the Victorville City Fire Department and paramedics from American Medical Response responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision on Hook Boulevard near Aloe Road in the city of Victorville. Deputies determined that a tan 2002 Lexus ES300 was traveling west on Hook Boulevard when a black 2005 Jeep Cherokee traveling east on Hook Boulevard crossed into the westbound lanes and struck the Lexus head-on.
The driver of the Jeep, 40-year-old Felipe Guzman, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries suffered in the collision. The driver of the Lexus, 48-year-old Laura Garcia, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators are continuing the investigation into the cause of the collision. Deputies are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision. Hook Boulevard was closed in both directions from Aloe Road to Showhorse Lane 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 Deputies C. Dekeyrel or A. Ramos at the Victorville Police Station.
Refer: Deputies C. Dekeyrel and A. Ramos
Station: Victorville
Phone No: (760) 241-2911
Case No. 171907948
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