DATE/TIME: September 20, 2022 / 2:20 p.m.
INCIDENT: Major Injury Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Desert Area (west of Hesperia Lakes), Hesperia
INVOLVED PARTY (1): Marisol Aguilar, 18-year-old female (Driver)
INVOLVED VEHICLE (1): 2021 Can-Am Maverick X3
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at about 2:20 p.m., deputies from the Hesperia Sheriff's Station and emergency personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to an off-highway traffic collision, in the desert area west of Arrowhead Lake Road and Hesperia Lakes.
The 2021 Can-Am was traveling on the gas line road, west of Arrowhead Lake Road and south of Calpella Avenue, an area where off-highway vehicle (OHV) traffic is prohibited. Through preliminary investigation, it is believed the driver lost control and the Can-Am rolled over, coming to rest on the driver side. The driver's arm was crushed between the vehicle roll cage and the ground, resulting in major injuries to her arm. She was flown to a trauma center for treatment. Two passengers in the vehicle, an adult male and a 2-year-old child, were not injured during the crash.
Investigators from the Hesperia Station, Traffic Division responded and handled the investigation. It does not appear drugs or alcohol were a factor in this crash. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact Deputy I. Sanchez at the Hesperia Station at 760-947-1500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Citizens and visitors to Hesperia are reminded that OHV operation of any kind is prohibited in the city of Hesperia and deputies will be contacting those in violation of City Ordinances as well as the California Vehicle Code. OHV enthusiasts who are residents, as well as those who visit the area, are encouraged to seek legal riding opportunities available to them. Violators risk citation and impoundment of vehicles for failing to comply. Information on legal riding areas can be found by contacting the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station OHV Enforcement Team, or by visiting California State Parks and Bureau of Land Management web sites.
Refer: Deputy I. Sanchez or Sergeant B. Motley
Station: Hesperia Station, Traffic Division
Phone No. 760-947-1500
Case No. 192206567
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
