According to a preliminary investigation, the pedestrian was walking from the direction of the church near Hook Park when he was hit by a white 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
Victorville, CA – A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle along Hook Boulevard in Victorville on Saturday night, according to the authorities.
The accident was reported at around 6:49 p.m. January 31, in the 17000 block of Hook Boulevard near High Desert Church.
According to a preliminary investigation, the pedestrian was walking from the direction of the church near Hook Park when he was hit by a white 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Witnesses stopped at the scene and attempted to render first aid to the pedestrian before emergency crews arrived.
Personnel including the the Victorville City Fire Department responded to the incident and located the pedestrian in the sidewalk near Hook Park.
Authorities said the pedestrian was confirmed deceased at the scene by the paramedics. The San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office is expected to release the victim’s identity once the next-of-kin has been notified.
The female driver of the van stayed at the scene and was cooperative with the deputies. The driver also remains unnamed.
The van sustained damage to its hood and the right front passenger side due to the collision with the pedestrian.
During the investigations at the scene, both sides of Hook Boulevard were shut down between Ashley Glenn and Arlette drives.
An investigation into the deadly pedestrian collision remained ongoing.
In 2022, Victorville recorded 42 pedestrians killed or injured in traffic collisions, placing the city 27th among similar-sized California cities for pedestrian victims. Of those, 7 victims were under age 15, and 4 were age 65 or older, highlighting risk among both youth and older adults. Pedestrian crashes made up a significant portion of the city’s total collision victims (626) that year. These figures reflect ongoing safety concerns for people walking in Victorville and can help guide traffic safety planning and interventions.
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