Driver of classic hot rod airlifted after crashing in Apple Valley

APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The driver of a classic hot rod was airlifted to a trauma center after crashing Saturday afternoon in Apple Valley.

It happened at about 2:21 pm, on September 10, 2022, along Bear Valley Road, east of Deep Creek Road.

The vehicle was traveling westbound when for reasons unknown the vehicle made a hard right and rolled into the desert. Apple Valley Fire responded to the incident and extricated the driver from the vehicle.

A helicopter was requested to land at St. Mary’s hospital and the driver was subsequently flown to a trauma center. The driver was alert and airlifted more as a precaution considering the extent of damage to the vehicle.

VVNG has not been able to verify the correct year or make/model of the classic vehicle. If you know it, leave a comment below.

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Apple Valley Police Department.

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