A pedestrian was seriously injured Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of La Mesa Road and El Evado Road in Victorville. The crash was reported at approximately 3:22 p.m. on September 21, 2026, when a white Tesla struck an adult male pedestrian who was walking his dog. The impact reportedly shattered a large portion of the vehicle’s windshield on the driver’s side. The pedestrian was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
According to Victor Valley News (VVNG.com), the Tesla driver was allegedly turning onto La Mesa Road from El Evado Road when the vehicle struck the pedestrian and his dog. A witness told the outlet the victim appeared to be covered in blood and seriously hurt. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, and westbound lanes of La Mesa Road were closed while deputies investigated. Animal control also responded to the scene regarding the dog. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
At least two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of La Mesa Road and El Evado Road in Victorville, California. The collision, involving a Tesla and a red 2021 Ford EcoSport, happened around 10:07 p.m. on September 16, 2026, according to the Victorville Police Department. The Tesla reportedly sustained major damage to its driver’s side, while the Ford EcoSport suffered major front-end damage. Fire crews who responded said no occupants needed to be extricated from either vehicle, and everyone involved was able to get out on their own before being taken for medical evaluation.
According to Victor Valley News (VVNG), paramedics found at least two people with injuries serious enough to require transport to a hospital. The outlet reported that the cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Victorville Police Department, and no citations or arrests had been announced at the time of publication. Authorities have not released the identities of those involved. VVNG noted that the intersection has been the site of prior serious collisions in the High Desert area.