Motorcyclist Airlifted After Collision with Pickup Truck in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A motorcyclist was airlifted following a crash involving a pickup truck Thursday morning in the town of Apple Valley.
It happened at about 8:46 am, on October 24, 2024, on Apple Valley Road and Catalina Road. The collision involved a gold older model Toyota Tacoma and a blue and white Suzuki motorcycle.
The injured 21-year-old rider from Apple Valley was transported by ground ambulance to the helicopter landing pad at St. Mary’s Medical Center and subsequently airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center.
The 54-year-old male pickup truck driver and a female passenger were not injured.
Deputy S. Esparza investigated the traffic collision and determined the driver of the Toyota turned in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver attempted to avoid the collision but was unable to do so.
Southern California Edison (SCE) employees responded and assisted in removing a damaged light fixture that was struck and landed in the roadway.
Southbound lanes of Apple Valley Road were closed at Sitting Bull Road while the scene was cleared up.
Anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy S. Esparza at Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
