Pedestrian Dies in Palmdale Road Pedestrian Crash [Victorville, CA]

Victorville, CA (January 14, 2022) On Thursday evening, a pedestrian diedin the Palmdale Road pedestrian crash.

The Victorville Police Department (VPD) says that the crash happened at about 5:57 p.m. on January 13 on Palmdale Road west of Cantina Drive.

Moreover, this is across from the Victorville Village strip mall.

Authorities say that the man died at the scene.

Meanwhile, the driver of a black 2013 Lexus sedan who struck the pedestrian, was still on the scene.

Police say he remained and was cooperating with the investigation.

Furthermore, the Sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting the investigation, while Caltrans set up roadblocks.

No word on the official cause of the crash.

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