The incident was reported at about 7 p.m. March 1, on Bear Valley Road and Ridgecrest Road
Hesperia, CA – A pedestrian was transported to a hospital after being involved in a collision with a vehicle in Hesperia on Sunday evening, according to the authorities.
The incident was reported at about 7 p.m. March 1, on Bear Valley Road and Ridgecrest Road.
Authorities reported that a vehicle struck a male pedestrian near the intersection. The circumstances under which the crash occurred were not immediately established.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department crews responded to the scene and the pedestrian was transported to Desert Valley Hospital. The victim was then airlifted to an out-of-area trauma center and was listed in critical condition.
The identities of the involved driver and the pedestrian were not immediately released. No further details were immediately available.
Authorities are still working to establish the exact cause of the incident.
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