On April 9, 2025, at approximately 12:01 a.m., a fatal crash occurred in Apple Valley, California, involving a dark-colored Dodge Charger. The vehicle, driven by 32-year-old Jimmy Terriquez, veered off Central Road, near a curve south of Waalew Road. After leaving the roadway, the car traveled through a desert field and collided with a wooden utility pole.
The impact of the crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a juvenile passenger. The vehicle eventually came to rest near Walpi Road, west of Central Road. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation, with authorities focusing on the possibility of reckless driving as a contributing factor.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Emergency Response
In response to the fatal crash on April 9, 2025, emergency services promptly arrived at the scene. The following units were initially dispatched:
- Apple Valley Fire Protection District
- American Medical Response
Upon confirming the fatalities, their services were no longer required, and they were subsequently canceled. Additionally, Southern California Edison crews were called to address and repair the damaged utility pole caused by the collision.
Investigation
The Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station is actively conducting an investigation into the incident. Preliminary findings suggest that reckless driving may have been a contributing factor to the crash. Key points include:
- Deputies had reportedly observed the vehicle being driven recklessly.
- They lost sight of the vehicle, only to discover it had crashed later on.
- The identity of the juvenile passenger who perished in the crash is being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
Public Assistance Requested
Authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in the investigation. They urge anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact Deputy T. Arlotti at the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station to aid in the ongoing inquiry.
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