Pedestrian Struck and Killed Near Victorville PD on Amargosa Road; Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night near the Victorville Police Department, and the driver, identified as 23-year-old Juan Torres of Adelanto, has been arrested, officials confirmed.

The incident occurred at about 6:29 p.m. on December 2, 2025, in the area of Amargosa Road and Civic Drive.

According to a written statement from the Victorville Police Department, deputies responded to the scene and located a male pedestrian who had sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation determined the pedestrian was struck by a silver Volkswagen Jetta, which fled the scene after the collision. Deputies, with the assistance of the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit, located the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver, identified as Juan Torres.

Authorities said Torres remained cooperative and was taken into custody without incident. The Victorville Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is handling the investigation.

Victorville City Public Works responded to assist with traffic control. Amargosa Road was closed between Seneca Road and Palmdale Road for several hours. Civic Drive was also closed at California Avenue during the investigation.

The crash occurred directly in front of the CHP and Victorville Police Department offices and drew a significant emergency response.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Deputy J. Tomasello, Deputy R. Anselm, or Deputy C. Stanley at the Victorville Police Station. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or visit wetip.com.

This is a developing story. VVNG will continue to provide updates as more details are released.

Editor’s Note: This article was updated to include information from a press release issued by the Victorville Police Department confirming the arrest of 23-year-old Juan Torres in connection with the fatal hit-and-run.

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