Pedestrian killed on Palmdale Rd identified as 37-year-old Riverside man

Hugo Valdez January 27, 2020

pedestrian killed palmdale road victorville — The male pedestrian was rushed inside the ER room where he was pronounced deceased. (Gabriel D. Espinoza, VVNG.com)

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A pedestrian who died after he was struck by an SUV in Victorville has been identified as a 37-year-old Riverside man.

On January 24, 2020, at about 6:49 pm, Louis Santana, was attempting to go south across Palmdale Road, near Borego Road. Police said he was wearing all dark clothing when he was struck by an eastbound Chevrolet Tahoe.

Sheriff’s officials said medical personnel with American Medical Response (AMR) were driving by and witnessed the collision.

Medical personnel stopped to help and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital while continuing to perform life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The driver of the Chevrolet sustained no injuries and remained on scene to cooperate with the investigation.

Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy C. Bennington or Deputy A. Hylin at the Victorville Police Station at 760-241-2911.

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