Pedestrian Struck and Killed Overnight on Highway 18 in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A pedestrian identified as a ‘John Doe’ was struck and killed overnight in the Town of Apple Valley.
At approximately 2:54 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, there was a vehicle and pedestrian-involved collision on Highway 18 and Flathead Road.
Through investigation, deputies determined a silver Kia Optima, driven by 31-year-old Nicholas Harris, drove westbound on State Highway 18 in the number one lane, approaching Flathead Road. The pedestrian an unidentified male between 18-20 years of age, was walking westbound on State Highway 18 in the roadway between lanes when the Kia struck the pedestrian from behind.
The pedestrian suffered major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. The pedestrian later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The driver of the Kia Optima was uninjured and remained on scene to cooperate with the investigation.
An investigator from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) arrived and is conducting an investigation.
State Highway 18 westbound lanes were closed between the intersections of Flathead Road and Dale Evans Parkway for approximately two and one-half hours, while deputies processed the scene for evidence and interviewed witnesses.
Anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy S. Esparza at the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
