According to the authorities, Louie Gomez, 46, of Hesperia, was killed in the wreck that happened near Timberlane Avenue at about 5:26 p.m. November 6.
Hesperia, CA – The man who was killed in a crash that occurred on Main Street in Hesperia Friday night has been identified.
According to the authorities, Louie Gomez, 46, of Hesperia, was killed in the wreck that happened near Timberlane Avenue at about 5:26 p.m. November 6.
A report by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department shows that Gomez was driving a 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air west on Main Street when he slammed into the back of a westbound red 2004 GMC Yukon Denali that was stalled in the roadway due to engine failure.
The GMC driver had reportedly turned the hazard lights on after the vehicle became disabled.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the scene and located the parties involved in the accident. Gomez was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle was transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
The crash led to the closure of Main Street between Timberlane Avenue and Peach Avenue while crews worked to clear the scene.
An investigation into the collision is still ongoing.