El Mirage, CA (March 17, 2025) – Alicia Arceo Carrillo, a 64-year-old Adelanto woman, lost her life after being hit by a vehicle in a remote desert area of San Bernardino County, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Accident Details: The fatal collision occurred at approximately 6:53 p.m. near Oasis Road and Bella Vista Drive in unincorporated San Bernardino County. Authorities were alerted after the Barstow Dispatch Center received reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Emergency personnel from the CHP Victorville Area, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the scene, where they found Carrillo in the open desert. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a Hispanic male driving a 2009 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound in the desert when he struck Carrillo, who was walking eastbound. The driver’s speed at the time of impact remains under investigation. The CHP Victorville Area is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and is urging anyone with information to contact them.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Investigators will determine whether the driver was traveling too fast for the conditions, was inattentive, or failed to take proper precautions in an area where people may be walking. Investigators will determine if Carrillo was visible and whether the driver had sufficient time to react and avoid her. Additionally, authorities will assess whether the driver was distracted or fatigued at the time of the crash.
Authorities will examine vehicle data, skid marks, and impact points to determine whether the driver attempted to brake or swerve before striking Carrillo. Witness testimony, if available, will also be key in reconstructing the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
If negligence is found, Carrillo’s family may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.
I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Alicia Arceo Carrillo. I hope her loved ones receive the support and answers they need.
Source: Victor Valley News Group