DATE/TIME: November 19, 2022 / 5:42 p.m.
INCIDENT: Hit and Run with Injuries / Vehicle Versus Pedestrian
LOCATION: Seventh Street near E. Sand Street, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Seth Moeller, 19-year-old Male Resident of Oro Grande
VICTIM(S): Confidential,10-year-old Juvenile of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Saturday, November 19, 2022, at approximately 5:42 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a 10-year-old female pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Seventh Street near E. Sand Street in Victorville.
Deputy A. Juarez with the Major Accident and Investigation Team (MAIT) assumed the investigation. Based on his preliminary findings, the 10-year-old victim was walking in the roadway, across Seventh Street, with her family when she was struck by a red 2014 Kia Forte driving in the north bound lane of traffic. The vehicle left the location before police arrived. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown to a trauma center. She remains hospitalized for treatment of her injuries.
Within 12 hours, Juarez identified the suspect as Seth Moeller, and arrested him at his residence in Oro Grande. Moeller was booked into custody at High Desert Detention Center on felony hit and run with injuries, and outstanding warrants for driving without a license.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Victorville Police Department at 760-241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy A. Juarez
Station: Victorville Police Department
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172213824
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
