DATE/TIME: Tuesday, December 2, 2025/6:29 p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Crash
LOCATION: Amargosa Road/Civic Drive, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Juan Torres, 23-year-old resident of Adelanto
VICTIM(S): Male Resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at about 6:29 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Station responded to the area of Amargosa Road and Civic Drive, Victorville, for a vehicle versus pedestrian hit and run crash.
The investigation determined a silver Volkswagen Jetta crashed into a pedestrian and fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. The driver of the Volkswagen Jetta fled the scene. Deputies, with the assistance of Sheriff's Aviation Unit, located the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver. The driver of the Volkswagen Jetta, identified as Juan Torres, cooperated and was taken into custody.
The Victorville Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team conducted the investigation.
Amargosa Road between Seneca Road and Palmdale Road was closed for several hours.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Deputy J. Tomasello, Deputy R. Anselm, or Deputy C. Stanley at the Victorville Police Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Tomasello, Deputy R. Anselm, and Deputy C. Stanley
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172514200
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
