HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A woman was airlifted following a serious multi-vehicle collision near Maple Elementary School on Monday morning.
The incident occurred shortly before 7:00 AM on August 12, 2024, at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Mauna Loa Street. The collision involved a green GMC Yukon, a silver Toyota Camry, and a white Chevy Tahoe.
San Bernardino County firefighters responded promptly to the crash and reported that one individual was trapped and required extrication. A medical helicopter was subsequently requested to land at Desert Valley Hospital.
The woman, who was driving the Camry, sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to an out-of-area trauma center. Witnesses at the scene noted that she was in and out of consciousness during transport.
Later updates from acquaintances revealed that she underwent surgery for a broken hip and wrist and is expected to recover.
The collision led to temporary lane closures around the area. VVNG attempted to reach Amanda Paslak, spokeswoman for the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station, for more information but received no response.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Hesperia Police Department.
