17-Year-Old Dies, Several Others Injured After Dodge Charger Carrying Eight Teens Crashes In Adelanto
ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 17-year-old boy died and several others were injured after a Dodge Charger carrying eight teenagers crashed early Sunday morning in Adelanto.
On June 7, 2026, at about 2:37 a.m., deputies from the Adelanto Sheriff’s Station, along with personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department and American Medical Response, responded to a crash near Rancho Road and Lilac Road.
Authorities said a 2013 Dodge Charger was traveling eastbound on Rancho Road at an excessive speed with eight occupants when the driver lost control near the intersection of Lilac Road.
According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle left the roadway and rolled onto its side. The Dodge Charger is manufactured with seating for five occupants.
At least one occupant was ejected during the crash, authorities said. Six occupants were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries, and a 17-year-old occupant later succumbed to his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Regional Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
Rancho Road was closed for approximately six hours while investigators processed evidence and interviewed witnesses.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the crash, or who may have witnessed the collision, is asked to contact Deputy D. McCarter at the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is available through the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
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