Full Notification

DATE/TIME: October 22, 2024, at 10:16 p.m.

INCIDENT:  Vehicle vs Pedestrian Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Outer State Highway 18 / Pohez Rd, Apple Valley, CA

PEDESTRIAN: 79-year-old female (Deceased)

DRIVER 1: Unknown
VEHICLE 1: Unknown 


SUMMARY: On Monday, October 21, 2024, at approximately 10:16 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station and rescue personnel from the Apple Valley Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic crash. The crash occurred on Outer Highway 18 South, east of Pohez Road, in the town of Apple Valley. Through investigation, deputies determined the unknown vehicle was eastbound on Outer Highway 18 South, and the pedestrian walked eastbound on the south side of the roadway. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) arrived and are investigating. Outer Highway 18 South between Pohez Road and Tao Road was closed for about 5 hours while investigators processed the scene for evidence.

The identity of the deceased is being witheld, pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy J. Rodgers at Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 240-7400 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 the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com. 


Refer: Deputy J. Rodgers 

Station: Apple Valley M.A.I.T.

Phone No: (760) 240-7400

Case No. 182405326

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department