Ollie Hoffmann Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 18 in Phelan
Ollie Hoffmann ID’d as 1 of 2 Girls Killed in Phelan Crash on Highway 18 and Johnson Road
Phelan, California (July 29, 2021) – One of the two young girls who died in a Phelan crash that happened last week on Thursday afternoon has been identified as Ollie Hoffmann, 10, of Big Bear.
The deadly head-on collision occurred at around 6:13 p.m. Thursday, July 22, on Highway 18 near Johnson Road.
San Bernardino County Firefighters responded to the scene to find a white Ford Ranger truck and a black 2000 Subaru Impreza involved in the wreck and blocking the roadway.
Fatal Head-On Crash on Highway 18 in Phelan
Two passengers in the Subaru, Ollie and a 14-year-old girl, also of Big Bear, were pronounced dead at the scene by the emergency responders.
The male driver of the Subaru sustained major injuries while the female driver of the pickup truck and her passengers, 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.
Both vehicles acquired major damage.
No other details were available, but the California Highway Patrol is investigating.
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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