A second fatal traffic collision occurred at Monte Vista Road and La Mesa Road
DATE/TIME: July 3, 2021/ 11:28 p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Monte Vista Road/ La Mesa Road
VICTIM(S): 30 year-old male, resident of Adelanto (deceased)
SUMMARY: On Saturday, July 3, 2021, at approximately 11:28 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Sheriff's Station were investigating a fatal traffic collision in the area of Monte Vista Road and La Mesa Road. The investigation required a full closure of Monte Vista Road, north and south of La Mesa Road. To assist with the closure, Victorville City Public Works responded. Barricades, signs, cones, and flashing lights were used to notify motorists of the road closure.
During the investigation and for unknown reasons, a vehicle traveling northbound on Monte Vista Road, failed to stop for the road closure. The vehicle, a 2012 Ford sedan, drove through barricades and collided into a city truck. Deputies heard the collision occur and immediately requested medical aid. Personnel with the Victorville City Fire Department responded to the scene. Despite life saving measures, the driver and sole occupant of the Ford, a 30 year-old male, succumbed to his injuries was pronounced deceased on scene.
Monte Vista Road, between Bear Valley Road and Luna Road, was closed for several hours during the investigation and reopened around 4:00 a.m. The cause for the collision is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy S. Lenihan at the the Victorville Sheriff's Station at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy S. Lenihan
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172106321
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