Man Seriously Injured in Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision at Hesperia Intersection; Dog Killed

HESPERIA, Calif.(VVNG.com) — A 51-year-old Hesperia man was seriously injured early Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while walking his bicycle and dog across a Hesperia intersection.

The collision was reported at approximately 3:31 a.m. on March 3, 2026, at the intersection of Main Street and Fifth Avenue.

Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Hesperia Station and personnel from San Bernardino County Fire responded to the scene regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

When emergency personnel arrived, they located the adult male in the roadway east of the intersection, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

The pedestrian was transported from the scene by emergency personnel and later airlifted to a local hospital due to his injuries, authorities said.

A white Chevrolet Express was located at the scene and determined to be involved in the collision. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the crash.

The Hesperia Station’s Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) responded and assumed control of the investigation.

Preliminary findings indicate the man was on the east side of Fifth Avenue, walking his bicycle and dog northbound across Main Street when the collision occurred.

Investigators said the Chevrolet Express was traveling eastbound on Main Street and struck the man and the dog as the vehicle crossed the intersection at Fifth Avenue.

“The dog was located deceased at the scene,” according to the written statement.

Authorities said the cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Deputy A. Hawkins or Corporal LaFond at the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station at 760-947-1500.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or submit information online at www.wetip.com.

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