Preliminary reports indicate that a male pedestrian was walking across the roadway when he was hit by a white Toyota Corolla taxi heading south on Hesperia Road
Victorville, CA – Authorities are investigation an auto-pedestrian collision that took place in Victorville on Wednesday evening.
According to the authorities, the accident was reported at about 7:35 p.m. April 1, on Hesperia Road, north of Bear Valley Road.
Preliminary reports indicate that a male pedestrian was walking across the roadway when he was hit by a white Toyota Corolla taxi heading south on Hesperia Road.
Emergency personnel arrived at the scene shortly after and attended to the pedestrian.
There was no update on the victim’s injuries. The identities of the pedestrian and the involved driver were not immediately disclosed.
The driver was uninjured in the incident and was cooperative with law enforcement.
No additional details on the crash were immediately available. The Victorville Police Department continues to investigate the cause of the accident.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Victorville recently ranked 9th most dangerous in the nation for pedestrian fatalities per capita, with a rate of 7.3 deaths per 100,000 residents. In the 2023 OTS city-group rankings, Victorville placed 52nd out of 62 similar cities, indicating a higher-than-average injury rate. The city’s expansive, high-speed arterials – such as Bear Valley Road and Palmdale Road – are major hotspots for accidents. Data suggests that a significant number of incidents involve nighttime conditions and speeding, with San Bernardino County overall reporting high hit-and-run rates.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may want to reach out to a personal injury lawyer to learn about the legal options available for you.