Motorist eliminated in crash involving San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy

Authorities are investigating after a driver died while hitting a deputy in San Bernardino County Saturday.

At around 4 p.m., a deputy from the Apple Valley Police Department responded to a service call while activating emergency situation lights and sirens.

The deputy was driving westbound on Bear Valley Road. That's when a driver in a Toyota Corolla, who was turning left into a car park, collided with the deputy, officials said.

• A male motorist died while colliding with a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• A male motorist passed away while colliding with a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• A male motorist died while hitting a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are examining a male chauffeur died while hitting a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are investigating a male driver passed away while hitting a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are examining a male chauffeur died while hitting a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are examining a male chauffeur passed away while colliding with a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are examining a male chauffeur passed away while hitting a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are examining a male motorist passed away while hitting a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are examining a male driver died while hitting a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)
• Authorities are investigating a male chauffeur passed away while colliding with a deputy in Apple Valley on June 29, 2024. (Inland News)

The crash killed the Toyota driver on effect and left the deputy with minor injuries.

Video from the scene revealed both automobiles were entrusted to serious front-end damage. Onlookers were seen surrounding the crash site which was surrounded by going shopping plazas on both sides.

The Toyota driver was only recognized as a male. His name was not launched. The hurt deputy was transported to the health center for treatment.

Bear Valley Road was closed to traffic in between Kiowa Road and Snapping Turtle for several hours while authorities worked to clear the debris.

The deadly crash stays under investigation.

Anybody with extra information can get in touch with the Apple Valley Police Department at 760-240-7400 or Sheriff's Dispatch at 760-956-5001.

Confidential pointers can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.

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