Deputies with the Major Accident Investigation Team investigated a fatal head-on collision on Central Rd. 
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 / 6:56 P.M.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Central Road and Powhatan Road, Town of Apple Valley
INVOLVED VEHICLE (1): White 2004 Mazda 6 driven by a 57-year-old male
INVOLVED VEHICLE (2): White 1993 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 17-year-old male
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at approximately 6:56 P.M., deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department and emergency personnel from both the Apple Valley Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision near the intersection of Central Road and Powhatan Road in the Town of Apple Valley.
Through preliminary investigation, it is believed that a white 2004 Mazda 6 was driving south on Central Road, south of Powhatan Road. For an unknown reason, the Mazda 6 crossed into the northbound lane of Central Road and collided head-on with a white 1993 Jeep Wrangler, which was traveling north on Central Road. As a result of the collision, the driver of the Mazda 6 was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The collision is being investigated by the Apple Valley Station Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT). Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is urged to call the Apple Valley Station at (760)240-7400. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy S. Cullum
Station: Apple Valley Station, Traffic Division
Phone No. 760-240-7400
Case No. 182103073
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Apple Valley Police Department
14931 Dale Evans Pkwy
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Contact
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