One Dead after Victorville Pedestrian Crash on Village Drive near Blue Canyon Road
VICTORVILLE, CA (August 5, 2019) — A young woman died after a pedestrian accident on Village Drive on Friday, August 2.
The incident occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m. in the 16000 block of Village Drive between Blue Canyon Road and Oceanside Avenue.
A deputy from the Victorville Police Department first responded at the scene. After that, the deputy immediately began performing life-saving measures on the woman.
The Victorville Fire Department and AMR arrived shortly after. They continued CPR while transporting her to a local hospital. However, despite all efforts, the pedestrian died.
A witness said that they were in a birthday party at the house in front of the scene. After that, her husband heard a loud crash and they went outside.
The people who drove the vehicle stopped and asked what they struck. When the witness told them it was a lady, they started crying. The witness called 911 and her friend began chest compressions. In addition, the pedestrian looked like a young woman and was carrying a white blanket, the witness said.
The identity of the pedestrian was not immediately available. The official cause of the incident is still under investigation.
Officials shut down Village Drive, between Oceanside Avenue and Blue Canyon Road. It remained closed for several hours for an investigation.
Officials urge any person who may have witnessed the collision to contact the Victorville Police Department (760) 241-2911.
Our law firm would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim.
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