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[04-30-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Man on Mobility Scooter Killed in Crash with Pickup Truck on Monte Vista Road in Victorville

Published April 30, 2025

[04-30-2025] Man on Mobility Scooter Killed in Crash with Pickup Truck on Monte Vista Road in VictorvilleA man was killed after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a motorized mobility scooter in Victorville early Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at approximately 3:49 a.m. near the intersection of Monte Vista Road and Dos Palmas Road.

Deputies and emergency crews with the Victorville Fire Department and American Medical Response arrived to find the scene of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision involving a white Ford F-150 and a man on a mobility scooter.

Authorities said the truck was traveling southbound on Monte Vista Road when it struck the man, who was later identified as 48-year-old Richard M. of Victorville. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Ford F-150 remained at the location and cooperated with investigators. Pieces of the mobility scooter were visible in the roadway.

The Victorville Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded and took over the investigation.

No further details were immediately available.

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