Deadly Weekend: 3 Killed in Two Victorville Traffic Accidents

Key Takeaways

• A Saturday afternoon crash at Air Expressway and Village Drive in Victorville killed one person and sent three others to hospitals.
• A Friday night three-car collision near Elmwood Drive and Ridgecrest Road killed two teenagers and involved a hit-and-run driver.
• The driver of a yellow Chevrolet Camaro fled the scene; the driver of a black Dodge Charger remained and cooperated with CHP.
• Investigators say the Camaro and Charger were traveling at high rates of speed before the crash.

Deadly Two-Car Crash on Air Expressway

One person died and three others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Air Expressway and Village Drive on Saturday afternoon. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported the crash at about 5:05 p.m. A red sedan and a gray Jeep collided in the intersection, according to spokeswoman Gloria Orejel. A passenger in the sedan died at the scene. Two other sedan occupants and the Jeep driver were taken to hospitals with unclear conditions.

Friday Night Hit-and-Run Kills Two Teens

Two teenagers were killed Friday night in a three-car crash near Elmwood Drive and Ridgecrest Road. The California Highway Patrol said the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. A yellow Chevrolet Camaro and a black Dodge Charger were traveling northbound on Ridgecrest Road at high speed when a green Acura TL turned left into their path, causing the crash. The Acura driver, 17-year-old Maddalyn Dailey of Victorville, and a 16-year-old passenger from Hesperia died at the scene, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner. The 16-year-old's name has not yet been released. The Camaro driver ran away; the Charger driver stayed and cooperated.

Investigation and Witness Appeal

CHP is investigating whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the teen crash. “The CHP extends its condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic crash,” Capt. Cameron Broyles, commander of CHP’s Victorville Area, said in a statement. Anyone with information can contact the Hesperia Police Department at (760) 947-1500 for the Air Expressway crash, or the CHP Victorville Area for the hit-and-run. Anonymous tips may be submitted to WeTip at (844) 909-3096.

Local California Context

Victorville is a High Desert city in San Bernardino County, about 85 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The two fatal crashes underscored ongoing concerns about traffic safety on local arterial roads. The community has been especially shaken by the loss of young lives.

Background

San Bernardino County has seen a persistent number of fatal wrecks, many involving speeding, according to agency data. Local law enforcement has periodically ramped up enforcement and public awareness campaigns, but the region's wide streets and high speed limits continue to pose risks.

Conclusion

As investigations continue, authorities urge witnesses to come forward. Drivers are reminded to obey speed limits, stay attentive, and never leave the scene of a collision.