44-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Sedan Early Sunday Morning In Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Jaime Moroyoqui, a 44-year-old Victorville resident, died after being struck by a Mercedes-Benz early Sunday morning in Victorville, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

The fatal collision was reported at approximately 4:03 a.m. on September 6, 2026, in the area of Silica Drive and First Avenue.

According to the preliminary investigation, a black Mercedes-Benz C-Class was traveling eastbound on Silica Drive, west of First Avenue, when it struck Moroyoqui in the roadway.

Moroyoqui sustained major injuries and was transported by American Medical Response to Providence Saint Mary Medical Center for treatment, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The driver of the Mercedes-Benz remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. According to the Sheriff’s Department, alcohol or drugs were not believed to be a factor in the collision.

Deputies from the Victorville Station responded to the scene along with personnel from the Victorville Fire Department and American Medical Response.

The Victorville Station’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Silica Drive between Second Avenue and First Avenue remained closed for several hours while investigators processed the scene.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Victorville Police Department. Additional information will be updated as it becomes available.

Anyone with information about the collision, or anyone who may have witnessed it, is urged to contact the Victorville Station at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available through the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reporting page.

(Editor’s Note: This article was updated to include additional information released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.)

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