One person killed, another airlifted in early morning crash on Mariposa and Ranchero Roads
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — One person was killed and another airlifted following a two-vehicle traffic collision early Monday morning in Hesperia.
It happened at about 4:30 am, on August 26, 2024, at the intersection of Mariposa Road and Ranchero Road.
The collision involved a white 2001 Nissan Sentra and a white Ford work truck with the company name of Rising Edge.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Amanda Paslak said, the Nissan was traveling southbound on Mariposa Road approaching Ranchero Road with a green traffic signal. The Ford was traveling eastbound Ranchero Road approaching Mariposa Road which had a red traffic signal.
“The Ford ran the red light and struck the passenger side of the Nissan. The passenger of the Nissan was pronounced deceased on scene,” stated Paslak.
Firefighters from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the incident and requested a helicopter.
The driver of the Nissan was transported by ambulance to the Hesperia Airport and subsequently airlifted to a trauma center for treatment of injuries.
The driver of the Ford sustained injuries during the collision.
The spokeswoman said that driving under the influence was determined not to be a factor in the collision.
The Hesperia Police Department is handling the investigation.
