Adriana Verdugo Dies in Mariposa Road Hit-and-Run Crash [Victorville, CA]

Victorville, CA (February 03, 2022) – On Wednesday, 24-year-old Adriana Verdugo of Victorville sustained fatal injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Mariposa Road involving 31-year-old Felicia Rodriguez, also of Victorville.

It was about 2:04 a.m. when the accident took place at the intersection with Locust Avenue, near the Totem Pole Mobile Home Park.

Upon arrival, responding officers pronounced Verdugo, deceased at the scene.

On the other hand, Rodriguez fled the scene just before the emergency team arrived.

Moreover, investigators said Verdugo was struck in the northbound lanes of Mariposa Road. 

“The driver involved left the scene but later turned herself in at the Victorville Police Station, approximately 3 hours after the crash occurred,” reports said.

The authorities later located Rodriguez’ vehicle with major front-end damage near Nisqualli Road and Eleventh Avenue in Victorville.

The police arrested Rodriguez at the Victorville Police Station for Felony hit and run crash causing death, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and suspicion of driving under the influence causing death. 

Afterward, they booked her at the High Desert Detention Center. 

Meanwhile, officers are still investigating the fatal accident. Please reach out to Deputy C. Bennington or S. Larocco at the Victorville Police Station if you have further details about this crash.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the loved ones of Adriana Verdugo. May you find courage during this difficult time.

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