Deputies are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Amargosa Rd. near Palmetto Way
DATE/TIME: April 1, 2021 / 6:42 p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Amargosa Road south of Palmetto Way, Hesperia
VICTIM: 19-year-old female
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at about 6:42 p.m., deputies from the Hesperia Station, and rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, responded to a two vehicle traffic collision on Amargosa Road south of Palmetto Way in the City of Hesperia. Upon arrival, deputies determined a 2005 Mazda 6 was traveling north on Amargosa Road and a 2012 Ford Focus was traveling south on Amargosa Road. Through witness statements and other evidence at the scene, investigators determined the driver of the Mazda 6 lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons, crossing over into oncoming traffic and was struck by the Ford Focus. Despite life-saving measures, the 19-year-old female driver (and sole occupant of the Mazda 6) was pronounced deceased on scene by fire department personnel. The Ford Focus was occupied by the driver and two passengers, including a juvenile. An adult passenger was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Amargosa Road from Palmetto Way and Key Pointe Avenue was closed for several hours while deputies from the Hesperia Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) processed the scene.
Anyone with information, or anyone who may have witnessed the collision, is asked to contact Deputy F. Zavala or Deputy S. LoPiccolo at the Hesperia Station.
Refer: Deputy F. Zavala and S. LoPiccolo
Station: Hesperia Station
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192102017
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Hesperia Police Department
15840 Smoke Tree St
Hesperia, CA 92345
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-947-1549