UPDATE: Hesperia Man Identified In Fatal Crash At Main Street And Balsam Avenue

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities have identified a 60-year-old Hesperia man who was killed in a two-vehicle traffic collision early Wednesday morning.

Martin Ramirez, a resident of Hesperia, was pronounced deceased at the scene following the crash, which occurred at approximately 6:25 a.m., April 8, 2026, at the intersection of Main Street and Balsam Avenue.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Hesperia Station, along with personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, responded to the intersection regarding a two-vehicle traffic collision.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a gray Toyota Camry and a blue 2015 Toyota Camry involved in the collision. The driver of the gray Toyota Camry, a 23-year-old male, was found standing outside of his vehicle. He sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Ramirez, the driver of the blue 2015 Toyota Camry, was located unresponsive in the driver’s seat of his vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A photo from the scene shows the blue 2015 Toyota Camry with significant damage, including a roof that appears to have been torn off and heavy impact to the driver’s side.

Authorities closed the westbound lanes of Main Street following the crash. At about 11:30 a.m., the involved vehicles were towed from the scene.

According to the sheriff’s department, drugs and/or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision at this time. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy E. Harrison or Corporal S. LaFond at the Hesperia 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.

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include additional information released by authorities.

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