Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Saturday, January 18, 2020, at approximately 12:21 p.m.

INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Zuni Road west of Central Road in the Town of Apple Valley

INVOLVED PARTIES: 33 year old male, 14 year old male, 30 year old male (deceased), and 39 year old female (deceased)

SUMMARY: On Saturday, January 18, 2020, at approximately 12:21 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Police Station responded to the area Central Road and Zuni Road following the report of a single vehicle traffic collision. Deputies and medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the driver to St. Mary’s hospital and one passenger to Loma Linda Hospital by air. Two of the vehicle’s occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Due to the severity of the collision, deputies from the Apple Valley Police Station’s Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. Deputies determined a 1986 Toyota 4Runner was traveling south through a dirt trail west of Central Road with four occupants. As the vehicle crossed over Zuni Road, it became airborne before colliding into the dirt shoulder on the south side of the roadway. The impact ejected one passenger and trapped two others.

The collision is under investigation by the Apple Valley Police Department, and deputies are seeking additional witnesses. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Deputy C. Sahagun or Deputy S. Cullum at 760-240-7400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact WeTip at (800)78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.


Refer: Deputy C. Sahagun or Deputy S. Cullum

Station: Apple Valley

Phone No. 760-240-7400

Case No. 182000295

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