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Fatal Collision with San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Claims Life in Apple Valley

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Tragic Crash involving San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Claims a Life

A male driver lost his life tragically in a collision with a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy on June 29, 2024, in Apple Valley, an unincorporated community in Victor Valley of San Bernardino County, California. The crash happened around 4 pm when a deputy from the Apple Valley Police Department, en route to a service call, collided with a Toyota Corolla making a left turn into a parking lot on Bear Valley Road.

Scene of the Accident

The force of the collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles and tragically claimed the life of the male driver of the Toyota Corolla. The sheriff’s deputy sustained minor injuries in the collision. The scene was heart-wrenching as onlookers surrounded the crash site, a bustling area bordered by shopping plazas on both sides.

Extent of Injuries and Crash Aftermath

The injured deputy was swiftly transported to a local hospital for treatment, while the identity of the deceased driver has been held pending family notification. After the collision, Bear Valley Road consequently faced temporary closure between Kiowa Road and Snapping Turtle to allow investigators to work on the scene and crews to clear the wreckage. As locals and out-of-towners use this road to skip the more commercial part of town, the temporary closure caused a significant amount of traffic rerouting.

Investigation Underway

Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash. They are investigating factors such as roadway conditions, speed, and whether the deputy’s emergency lights and sirens were activated at the time of the crash. They are also investigating whether the driver of the Toyota Corolla was oblivious of the coming patrol car or misunderstood its approach.

Given the magnitude of the disaster and the fact that a law enforcement officer is involved, this tragic event is expected to be subject to an extensive investigation and review process.

Additional Information

Those with any additional information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to contact the Apple Valley Police Department at 760-240-7400 or the Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. They can also submit anonymous tips through We-Tip on their hotline 1-800-782-7463 or their website wetip.com.

Moving Forward

As the community awaits the results of the investigations, it is reminded of the dangers that can come with driving and the importance of staying alert on the roads. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder that road safety should never be taken lightly.


HERE Lexington
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