Deadly Pedestrian Accident Reported on Highway 18 

A 34-year-old man was killed in a pedestrian crash on Thursday, September 8th in Victorville. 

The Victorville Daily Press reported that the accident took place just before 2:30 in the morning on Highway 18. 

It was at Stoddard Wells Road where a Nissan Altima struck the man in the No. 1 lane of the Highway. 

He was rushed to the hospital with major injuries where he sadly died.

The involved driver stated at the scene and was fully cooperative with authorities. 

An active investigation remains underway.

There was a 26% increase in pedestrian deaths in California from 2014-2018.

In addition, California’s pedestrian fatality rate is about 25% higher than the national average.

Tips for pedestrians: 

• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Avoid distractions (use of headphones, cell phone) 
• Obey traffic laws & signals
• Always use crosswalk

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.