17-Year-Old Boy Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash near Blackfoot Road

APPLE VALLEY, CA (December 19, 2022) – Tuesday afternoon, a solo-vehicle accident on Zuni Road claimed the life of Daniel Torres.

Emergency crews responded to the scene around 1:39 p.m., on a dirt field near Blackfoot Road on December 13th.

For reasons currently unknown, a white truck, occupied by Torres, crashed in a dirt lot, leaving him with serious injuries.

First responders arrived shortly after and transported Torres to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Apple Valley. At the hospital, medics pronounced 17-year-old Daniel “Danny” Torres dead, due to the extent of his injuries.

Meanwhile, Torres’ relatives have created a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses. 

The team at Sweet James sends out sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Daniel Torres. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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