Early Morning Collision Results in the Death of a Bicyclist on Silica Drive
DATE/TIME: June 15, 2022, at 12:48 a.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Silica Drive / Hesperia Road, Victorville
VICTIM(S): Pending Positive Identification and Next of Kin Notification
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at approximately 12:48 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Station, and rescue personnel from the Victorville Fire Department and American Medical Response, responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash, in the area of Silica Drive and Hesperia Road in Victorville.
Upon arrival, deputies determined that a Ford Explorer and a bicycle were involved in the crash. During the initial investigation, it was determined the Ford was traveling west on Silica Drive and the bicycle was traveling west on Silica Drive. For unknown reasons, the Ford crashed into the rear of the bicycle, and the cyclist was thrown from the bicycle.
The cyclist sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other parties involved in the crash did not report any injuries.
Victorville Station's Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy M. Lee or Deputy R. Castillo at the Victorville Police Station, (760) 241-2911
Refer: Deputy M. Lee / Deputy R. Castillo
Station: Victorville Station
Phone No. 760-241-2911
Case No. 172207003
SHANNON D. DICUS, 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