DATE/TIME: July 26, 2026, at 3:14 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 243(d) – Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury
PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon
PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder
LOCATION: Bear Valley Road / Navajo Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Ivan Lizarraga, 19-year-old, Resident of Apple Valley
VICTIMS: 19-year-old female, Resident of Apple Valley
17-year-old male, Resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On July 26, 2026, at approximately 3:14 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Station, along with personnel from the Apple Valley Fire Protection District, responded to the area of Navajo Road and Bear Valley Road regarding a reported hit-and-run traffic collision involving two pedestrians.
During the investigation, deputies determined the suspect, identified as Ivan Lizarraga, intentionally drove his vehicle into two pedestrians before fleeing the scene without rendering aid or notifying law enforcement.
The 19-year-old female victim sustained major injuries, while the 17-year-old male victim sustained moderate injuries. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Deputies later located Lizarraga at his residence, where he was arrested without incident. He was booked at the High Desert Detention Center for PC 243(d) – Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury, PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder. Lizarraga is being held in lieu of $1,000,000 bail.
Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to contact the Apple Valley Police Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 844-909-3006, text REPORT to 844-909-3006, or provide information at the link: https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Taylor Reynolds
Station: Apple Valley
Phone No: (760) 240-7428
Case No. 182604424
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino Sheriff-Coroner Department
