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Two Killed in Victorville Crash Involving Three Vehicles

The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether street racing and drugs or alcohol were involved in a crash that killed two people in Victorville.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 17, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 23, 2026, 6:59 a.m. ET
Two people were killed in a crash in , California, on either August 14 or August 21, 2026, according to conflicting reports from NBC Los Angeles and the Daily Mail. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. and involved three vehicles: a yellow Chevrolet Camaro, a black Dodge Charger, and a green Acura TL. The Acura was split in half by the impact, the Daily Mail reported. The driver of the Camaro fled on foot and remains unaccounted for, while the driver of the Dodge Charger was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, according to NBC Los Angeles and the Daily Mail. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said it would investigate whether the incident involved street racing and drugs or alcohol. The cause of the crash has not been determined. The investigation is ongoing.

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Terrain elevation
2,717 ft
Nearest aerodrome
3.6 miles SSW of Osborne Airport (8CA0)

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Revision history

  1. Version 223 Aug 2026, 10:59current

    Updated to reflect conflicting dates from sources and added attribution for the driver of the Camaro fleeing.

  2. Version 121 Aug 2026, 01:52

    First published.

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