12-Year-Old Girl Airlifted After Crash on Chinquapin Drive [Victorville, CA]

Two Vehicles Involved in Injury Collision near Ridgecrest Road

VICTORVILLE, CA (September 21, 2018) – A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital following a crash on Chinquapin Drive, mid Friday afternoon.
 
According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the collision took place at approximately 2:30 PM near Ridgecrest Road. The involved vehicles were a silver 2012 Toyota Camry and a white 2001 Chevy Tahoe. The events leading up to the collision are unclear at this time.
 
When emergency medics arrived on the scene, the young victim was unconscious. She later became alert and complained of neck and back pain, and was transported by ground ambulance to the Desert Valley Hospital before being airlifted to a trauma center at the Loma Linda University Medical Center. There is no update on her current medical condition. Two other people from the crash were reported to have minor injuries.
 
Ridgecrest Road was briefly closed while emergency personnel cleared the crash site and conducted preliminary investigations. No additional information has been released to the public, as the California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
 
When behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is important to stay alert and aware. Do not participate in distracting activities, such as texting or driving. By driving defensively and paying attention to the road, dangerous accidents can be prevented.

---

If your child was injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact the experienced children’s injury lawyers at Sweet Law Group. We have over 40 years of experience in the field, and know what it takes to win your case. We promise to fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Contact our offices by calling (800) 203-3061 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional in your area. We can also be contacted 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.