Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Amargosa Road ID’d as 44-Year-Old Steven Ramirez
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash earlier this week near the Victorville Police Department as 44-year-old Steven Ramirez, a resident of Victorville.
The deadly collision occurred on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at approximately 6:29 p.m. in the area of Amargosa Road and Civic Drive.
Ramirez was walking in the southbound lanes when he was struck by a silver Volkswagen Jetta that fled the scene, according to the Victorville Police Department.
Despite life-saving efforts, Ramirez was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Deputies, with assistance from the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit, located the suspect vehicle a short time later and arrested the driver, identified as 23-year-old Juan Torres of Adelanto. Officials confirmed that Torres cooperated with investigators and was taken into custody without incident.
Victorville City Public Works responded to assist with traffic control. Amargosa Road was closed between Seneca Road and Palmdale Road, and Civic Drive was closed at California Avenue for several hours during the investigation.
The Victorville Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is continuing to investigate the crash.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Deputy J. Tomasello, Deputy R. Anselm, or Deputy C. Stanley at the Victorville Police Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or visit wetip.com.
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