A 5-year-old boy was killed in a rollover crash in Hesperia earlier this month. The crash occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Ranchero Road east of the I-15 intersection. When police arrived they found a Ford Expedition on its side at the bottom of an embankment on the south side of the road.
Five people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. The 5-year-old died from his injuries at the scene. Three other children, an 11-year-old child and infant twins, were airlifted to Loma Linda Medical Center for serious injuries. The driver of the Expedition, Raymond Ortega, refused medical treatment.
The investigation, conducted by the Major Accident Investigation Team, determined the Expedition was traveling east on Ranchero Road when the driver struck the curb, causing the vehicle to skid to the south side of the road and overturn down the embankment.
Ranchero Road was shut down between Santa Fe and Danbury Avenue until 12:30 p.m. while police investigated the rollover crash.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the young victims of this accident,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.
Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in an auto accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.
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