Maggie Hoffmann Killed in Highway 18 Crash in Phelan
Maggie Hoffmann among 2 Young Girls Killed in Phelan Collision on Highway 18 and Hacienda Road
Phelan, California (July 29, 2021) – Maggie Hoffmann, 14, of Big Bear, was among two girls who were killed in a head-on crash last week on Thursday afternoon in Phelan, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Burea.
The deadly head-on collision occurred at around 6:13 p.m. Thursday, July 22, on Highway 18 and Hacienda Road, near Johnson Road.
Reportedly, a white Ford Ranger truck and a black 2000 Subaru Impreza collided under unclear circumstances.
Both vehicles had major damage and blocking the road.
Two passengers in the Subaru, Maggie and a 10-year-old girl, also of Big Bear, were pronounced dead at the scene by the emergency responders.
The man driving the Subaru sustained major injuries. Three people in the pickup truck, a woman and two children ages 10 and 6, suffered injuries ranging from minor to major.
Three helicopters were dispatched to the scene to airlift the injured parties to out-of-area trauma centers.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The California Highway Patrol-Victorville office is investigating the accident.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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