3 Killed in Major Apple Valley Crash

Aug 02,2017

Three people died in a major Apple Valley crash Sunday afternoon. The deadly crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Deep Creek Road.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, a Chevrolet Suburban headed east on Bear Valley Road failed to stop at a red light. The driver then crashed into a Honda Civic, which was turning left onto Bear Valley Road from northbound Deep Creek Road.

Victims of Major Apple Valley Crash were all AV Residents

Both occupants of the Honda Civic, a 63-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man died at the scene. Both were residents of Apple Valley, and their names have not yet been released. The driver of the Chevrolet, 57-year-old Carmine Combs of Apple Valley, was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. He later died of his injuries.

Police shut down Bear Valley Road for about eight hours while they investigated the major Apple Valley crash. The accident is still under investigation. If you have information about this major Apple Valley crash, contact the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 240-7400.

“Running a red light is never worth it. Far too often, the result is a major crash that takes the lives of innocent people,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

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