Yucca Valley Child Drowns in Backyard Pool
DATE/TIME: Friday, August 9, 2024, 11:35 a.m.
INCIDENT: Drowning Investigation
LOCATION: 57000 Block of Crestview Drive, Yucca Valley, CA
VICTIM(S): 5-year old Male, Yucca Valley Resident
SUMMARY: On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Yucca Valley deputies responded to a residence in the 57000 block of Crestview Drive in response to a report of a drowning juvenile.
The juvenile's parents performed CPR on the juvenile until first responders arrived at the residence. Upon arrival, deputies and personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department immediately initiated life saving measures. The juvenile was transported to High Desert Medical Center. Despite life saving measures, he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Refer: Deputy N. Lopez
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 232401326
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1