DATE/TIME: January 12, 2026, at about 4:36 PM
INCIDENT: Fatal Collision
LOCATION: Corwin Road and Waalew Road, Apple Valley
DRIVER(1): Keith Morris, 27-year-old, Resident of Apple Valley (Deceased)
PASSENGER(1): 15-year-old, Female, Resident of Apple Valley
VEHICLE(1): Green, 2016 Honda Civic
DRIVER(2): 23-year-old, Male, Resident of Apple Valley
VEHICLE(2): Tan, 2005 Chevy Silverado
SUMMARY: On Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 4:36 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station, rescue personnel from the Apple Valley Fire Protections District, and American Medical Response, responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision in the Town of Apple Valley at the intersection of Corwin Road and Waalew Rd.
Keith Morris drove a green 2016 Honda Civic west on Waalew Road. A tan Chevy Silverado drove north on Corwin Road. The Honda turned south on Corwin Road from the stop sign, and into the Chevy’s Lane of travel. The vehicles collided in the intersection.
Morris and his 15-year-old passenger were transported to a local hospital for a higher level of care. Morris succumbed to the injuries he sustained during the collision.
The driver of the Chevy (Vehicle 2), remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Investigative Team (M.A.I.T) arrived and assumed the investigation. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy D. McCarter at the 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 D. McCarter
Station: Apple Valley M.A.I.T.
Phone No: (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182600218
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
