Driver Flees After Causing Three-Vehicle Crash in Victorville, Tackled by Local Resident

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A man who allegedly ran a red light and caused a three-vehicle collision in Victorville on Saturday afternoon attempted to flee the scene on foot but was tackled by a nearby resident, witnesses said.

The crash was reported at approximately 1:38 p.m. on March 29, 2025, at the intersection of Nisqualli Road and Third Avenue.

According to witnesses, the driver of one of the vehicles, a black Infiniti, failed to stop at a red light, striking another vehicle and triggering a chain-reaction crash involving three vehicles. All three vehicles sustained major damage.

AMR, the Victorville Fire Department, and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies from the Victorville station responded to the scene.

One person had to be extricated from a black KIA SUV and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The driver of a blue Honda also sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital.

The extent of the injuries were not immediately known.

The man believed to have caused the crash attempted to flee on foot but was quickly stopped and tackled by a local resident who witnessed the incident. The man was detained by deputies once they arrived.

Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Nisqualli Road were temporarily blocked as emergency crews worked to treat the injured, investigate the crash, and clear the scene.

Authorities remained at the intersection for an extended period, and it has not been confirmed whether drugs or alcohol were contributing factors.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.