Victorville, San Bernardino County – A 48-year-old man from Victorville lost his life early Wednesday morning after being hit by a pickup truck while riding a motorized mobility scooter, according to officials with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The fatal collision occurred around 3:49 a.m. on April 30, 2025, near the intersection of Monte Vista Road and Dos Palmas Road.
A statement from the Victorville Police Department reported that emergency crews from the Victorville Fire Department and American Medical Response were dispatched following a traffic incident involving a white Ford F-150 and a man on a mobility scooter.
Preliminary findings indicate that the Ford was heading south on Monte Vista Road when it struck the man, who was later identified as Richard Anthony Myers, a local resident. Myers died at the scene from his injuries.
Authorities noted that the driver of the Ford remained at the location and fully cooperated with investigators.
Debris from the scooter was scattered across the roadway, and the Victorville Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to take over the investigation. The intersection was temporarily shut down during the early hours for the investigation.
In a heartfelt Facebook post dated March 23, 2025, Myers shared that he had been placed on hospice care due to a terminal illness. “I am on hospice now and they said it would be lucky if I lasted six months,” he wrote. “May God bless you all. I pray every day to live as much as I can under these circumstances.”
The post drew numerous messages of support. On Wednesday morning, Paula Joy, who identified herself as the mother of Myers’ daughter, posted publicly expressing sorrow and requesting privacy for the family.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information is encouraged to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760) 241-2911 or the Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Anonymous tips can be submitted to WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.
Source: VVNG
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