1 Killed, 1 Injured in Hesperia Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Louie Gomez, 46, of Hesperia, after the Friday evening crash on Main Street near Timberlane Avenue.
The driver, Louie Gomez, 46, of Hesperia, was killed in a two-vehicle car crash on Main Street in Hesperia on Friday, November 6.
What Happened on Main Street in Hesperia
The collision was reported shortly after 5:25 p.m., on Main Street a short distance east of Timberlane Avenue. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said a 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air driven by Gomez hit the back of a red 2004 GMC Yukon Denali that was in the westbound lanes. Firefighters from San Bernardino County Fire arrived and declared the classic car's driver dead at the scene.
The Yukon driver went to a hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries, according to the sheriff's department, which also said neither vehicle carried passengers. The driver's loved ones came to the scene afterward and were visibly distraught. Gomez also led his car club, Chosen Few, as its president.
What Comes Next in the Main Street Investigation
Authorities are investigating the crash, and the cause has not been determined. Main Street was shut in both directions from Peach Avenue to Timberlane Avenue as the investigation went on. Gomez's daughter organized a GoFundMe to cover the cost of services and to help support the family. A fundraiser cruise night in his memory is planned for 6 p.m. on Friday, November 13, at 15797 Main Street in Hesperia.
Which agency investigates often depends on where the crash happened. Highway crashes are often handled by state police or highway patrol, and crashes on city streets by local officers.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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