A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Tesla at the intersection of La Mesa Road and El Evado Road in Victorville on the afternoon of Monday, September 21, 2026. The man was reportedly walking with his dog when a white Tesla, turning onto La Mesa Road from El Evado Road, struck him. Emergency crews found the Tesla stopped in the westbound lanes of La Mesa Road with major front-end damage, including a shattered driver’s-side windshield. The pedestrian was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital; his condition has not been released.
According to Hoodline, the crash was reported at approximately 3:22 p.m. and closed the westbound lanes of La Mesa Road while investigators worked the scene. The Tesla’s driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Victor Valley News Group reported that the Victorville Police Department is investigating the cause of the collision, and no citations or arrests had been announced as of this report. Authorities have not said whether speed, distraction or right-of-way was a factor.
