Horrific Pedestrian Crash on State Highway 18 near Flathead Road Kills 1 [Apple Valley, CA]

1 Person Dead in Apple Valley Pedestrian Accident on State Highway 18 near Flathead Road

APPLE VALLEY, CA (November 6, 2024) – Tuesday morning, a horrific pedestrian crash on State Highway 18 near Flathead Road killed one person.

The incident happened at around 5:12 a.m. on State Highway 18, west of Flathead Road.

According to reports, an eastbound orange four-door Chevy Sonic struck a pedestrian who walked east in the traffic lane.

Moreover, authorities confirmed that the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Furthermore, the 26-year-old driver of the vehicle remained at the scene to cooperate with the authorities.

Meanwhile, the crash closed westbound Highway 18, between Flathead Road and Dale Evans Parkway, for about four hours, but has long since reopened.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities asked anyone with details about the crash to call Deputy S. Esparza or Deputy J. Alarcon at Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.

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