Four injured, one critically after single vehicle rollover in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A single-vehicle rollover accident left four people injured, one critically, on Wednesday evening in the Town of Apple Valley.
The incident occurred at 6:21 pm on August 21, 2024, on Thunderbird Road between Mesquite and Candlewood Roads. Firefighters from the Apple Valley Fire Protection District responded to the scene and found a white 2002 Chevy Suburban on its side.
Emergency responders reported that one person sustained critical injuries, while three others had minor injuries. The critically injured individual was transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where a Mercy Air helicopter was on standby to transfer them to a trauma center.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Apple Valley Police Department. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
UPDATE 8/22: Sherrif’s spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez said the male driver sustained serious injury and was flown to a trauma center. His condition is not known at this time. A female adult passenger and two juvenile passengers also sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are not known.
