17-Year-Old Boy Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash near Avalon Avenue

YUCCA VALLEY, CA (February 8, 2024) – Friday evening, Joshua Alexander Barreras was killed in a hit-and-run crash on State Route 62.

The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., just east of Avalon Avenue.

Upon arrival, the deputies discovered the male victim lying unresponsive in the median of the freeway. Evidence from the scene suggests that an unknown vehicle hit the boy and fled the scene. 

Paramedics rushed the teenager to Hi-Desert Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department later identified the deceased victim as 17-year-old Joshua Alexander Barreras.

Anyone with additional information regarding the fatal hit-and-run can contact the department’s Morongo Basin Station at 760-366-4175. Once available, further details will be provided.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Joshua Alexander Barreras.

Losing someone in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash is always a traumatic experience for the family left behind. At Sweet James, we understand that the death of a loved one can leave a lasting impact on your emotional and financial well-being, and we are here to help. Our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys understand that the legal issues impose challenges to those involved. Let us help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the welfare of your family. Call us today at 1-844-363-7713 to arrange a free and confidential case evaluation.