[01-22-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Man in Wheelchair Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Victorville

A man in a wheelchair was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Mojave Drive in Victorville on Thursday night, January 22, 2026.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the man was crossing the roadway around 6:00 p.m. just west of Village Drive near the Circle K gas station when he was struck. 

Emergency crews administered CPR before transporting the man by ambulance, but he did not survive.

Witnesses at the scene identified the victim as a white male in his 60s, known locally as “old man James,” a homeless man often seen near a dumpster behind the Economy Inn.

The vehicle involved in the collision was described as a black four-door sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry, with significant damage to the front passenger side. The car came to a stop in the eastbound lanes of Mojave Drive.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Authorities stated that drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

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