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  • 702602749: On Friday, 04/17/2026, at 06:53 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the Westbound Interstate 40 Freeway south of the Desert Oasis Rest Area for a traffic collision. The driver, name is withheld pending identification and notification to next of kin, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602694: On Wednesday, 04/15/2026, at 09:59 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to an open field near the 16000 block of First Street in Victorville. Joshua Burt, a 39-year-old homeless resident of Victorville, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602693: On Wednesday, 04/15/2026, at 08:10 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 13000 block of Dogwood Street in Trona. River Gorbet, a 3-year-old resident of Trona, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602678: On Wednesday, 04/15/2026, at 06:57 a.m., the Upland Police Department responded to the 500 block of W. 20th Street in Upland. Scott Miller, a 62-year-old resident of Upland, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the Upland Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602655: On Tuesday, 04/14/2026, at 11:33 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to Highway 138 east of Interstate 15 in Phelan. Allen Yue, a 64-year-old resident of Newport Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602605: On Sunday, 04/12/2026, at 09:17 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a dirt field near the 15000 block of Roy Rogers Drive in Victorville. Arthur Upicksoun, a 38-year-old homeless resident of Victorville, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602584: On Sunday, 04/12/2026, at 01:00 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of Willow Street and Primrose Avenue in Hesperia. Monique Bojorquez, a 31-year-old resident of Hesperia, was pronounced dead at the scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)    
  • 702602582: On Saturday, 04/11/2026, at 09:46 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to a wash near the 1600 block of E. Highland in San Bernardino. Reylene Ambriz, a 22-year-old resident of San Bernardino, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602570: On Friday, 04/10/2026, at 08:25 p.m., the Upland Police Department responded to the 9100 block of North Benson Avenue in the City of Upland.  Victor Gonzalez, a 64-year-old homeless resident of Upland, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the Upland Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602569: On Friday, 04/10/2026, at 6:23 p.m., the Fontana Police Department responded to the 16000 block of Boyle Avenue in Fontana. Dusti Espinoza, a 24-year-old homeless resident of Rialto, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the Fontana Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602559: On Friday, 04/10/2026, at 11:43 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to Koala Road and El Mirage Road in Adelanto. Christine Macfarlane, a 62-year-old resident of Thousand Oaks, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/12/2026)
  • 702602556: On Thursday, 04/10/2026, at 09:48 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to Gammel Road south of Amboy Road in Twentynine Palms. Frank Lechuga Jr., a 60-year-old resident of Lompoc, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602534: On Thursday, 04/09/2026, at 12:18 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to the 400 block of N. D Street in San Bernardino. A 60-year-oldmale resident of San Bernardino, name is withheld pending notification to the next of kin, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/12/2026)
  • 702602513: On Wednesday, 04/08/2026, at 05:35 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 16000 block of Iwa Road in Apple Valley. William Holloway, an 87-year-old resident of Apple Valley, was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602498: On Wednesday, 04/08/2026, at 06:25 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to Main Street and Balsam Avenue in Hesperia. Martin Ramirez, a 60-year-old resident of Hesperia, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/12/2026)
  • 702602452: On Sunday, 04/05/2026, at 06:39 p.m., the Barstow Police Department responded to a bridge near the train tracks east of Yucca Avenue, in Barstow.  Destiny Six, a 25-year-old homeless resident of Barstow, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the Barstow Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/12/2026)
  • 702602448: On Sunday, 04/05/2026, at 05:20 p.m. the California Highway Patrol responded to the State Highway 138 east of Wagon Train Road, in Oak Hills.  The motorcyclist, Taylor Cole, a 45-year-old resident of Crestline, was confirmed deceased on scene.  For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/12/2026)
  • 702602431: On Saturday, 04/04/2026, at 08:35 p.m., the Barstow Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Main Street in Barstow for a traffic collision. Pedestrian James Cheesebrew, a 60-year-old resident of Barstow, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the Barstow Police Station. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/12/2026)
  • 702602427: On Saturday, 04/04/2026, at 08:46 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to the underpass of the I-215 and W. Mill Street. A 59-year-old male homeless resident of San Bernardino, name withheld pending next-of-kin notification, was confirmed dead at the scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/12/2026)
  • 702602413: On Friday, 04/03/2026, at 10:33 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 11000 block of Running Deer Road in Apple Valley. Chinette Anderson, a 58-year-old resident of Apple Valley was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/04/2026)
  • 702602323: On Tuesday, 03/31/2026, at 03:00 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to an open field near the 5500 block of Sycamore Avenue in Rialto. Tony Nunez, a 63-year-old resident of Rialto, was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602300: On Monday, 03/30/2026, at 05:14 p.m., the Fontana Police Department responded to the 18000 block of Ceres Avenue in Fontana. Jose Machicado, a 74-year-old resident of Fontana was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the Fontana Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/04/2026)
  • 702602279: On Sunday, 03/29/2026, at 11:55 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the Westbound Interstate 10, west of E. 4th Street, in the City of Ontario. Driver, Hye Kim, a 52-year-old resident of Pomona, was confirmed deceased at the scene. For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol.
  • 702602280: On Sunday, 03/29/2026, at 11:55 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the Westbound Interstate 10, west of E. 4th Street, in the City of Ontario. Passenger, Carlos Soto, a 26-year-old, resident of Montclair, was confirmed deceased at the scene. For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Lead Coroner Supervisor E. Fleak, 03/29/2026)
  • 702602138: On Tuesday 03/24/2026, at 07:40 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a wash in the area of Pepper Avenue and E. Highland Avenue in Rialto. Mark Keller, a 48-year-old homeless resident of Rialto, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/25/2026)
  • 702602133: On Tuesday, 03/24/2026, at 04:56 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded E 16th Street and Belle Street in San Bernardino. A male, name being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased at the scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/25/2026)
  • 702602119: On Tuesday, 03/24/2026, at 07:53 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of the 10000 block of Arrow Route in Rancho Cucamonga. Chris Schulze, a 47-year-old resident of Rancho Cucamonga, was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 04/18/2026)
  • 702602077: On Sunday, 03/22/2026, at 01:37 p.m., the Rialto Police Department responded to W. Casa Grande Drive and Mango Avenue for a traffic collision. Nasario Magana, 54-year-old resident of Rialto, was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead. For additional information contact the Rialto Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/25/2026)
  • 702602066: On Saturday, 03/21/2026, at 08:51 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to Twentynine Palms Highway and Mountain View Circle in Joshua Tree for a traffic collision. Pedestrian Susan Finn, a 42-year-old resident of Joshua Tree, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/25/2026)
  • 702602031: On Friday, 03/20/2026, at 0804 hours, the California Highway Patrol responded to Valley Boulevard east of Cherry Avenue in Fontana for a traffic collision. A 67-year-old male resident of Fontana, name is withheld pending notification to next of kin, was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/25/2026)
  • 702602026: On Thursday, 03/19/2026, at 11:56 p.m., the Barstow Police Department responded to the 200 block of Yucca Street. Sheldon Davis, Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Barstow was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the Barstow Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/25/2026)
  • 702602006: On Wednesday, 03/18/2026, at 08:33 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Del Rosa Avenue in San Bernardino for a traffic collision. Motorcyclist Lawrence Stewart, a 45-year-old resident of San Bernardino was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702602000: On Wednesday, 03/18/2026, at 02:58 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the15400 block of Chole Road in Apple. Jeremy Gonzales, a 46-year-old resident of Apple Valley, was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601950: On Monday, 03/16/2026, at 04:19 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the13000 block of Napa Street in Fontana. Justin Gill, a 51-year-old resident of Big Bear Lake, was pronounced dead on scene. For more information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601947: On Monday, 03/16/2026, at 01:44 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to US Highway 38 at Mile Marker 11 in Mentone. Jovan Jones, a 33-year-old resident of Calimesa, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Public Affairs Division. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601943: On Monday, 03/16/2026, at 01:47 p.m., The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the California Aqueduct east of Johnson Road in Phelan. Wenzhi Luo, a 37-year-old resident of Cerritos, was pronounced dead on scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601937: On Monday, 03/16/2026, at 09:33 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to State Highway 18 south of Meridian Road in Lucerne Valley for a traffic collision. Passenger Paula Lowery Cymbaluk, a 64-year-old resident of Lucerne Valley, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the California Highway patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601936: On Monday, 03/16/2026, at 09:33 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to State Highway 18 south of Meridian Road in Lucerne Valley for a traffic collision. Driver Jeffrey Cymbaluk, a 66-year-old resident of Lucerne Valley, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the California Highway patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601903: On Saturday, 03/14/2026, at 08:53 p.m., the Fontana Police Department responded to Agusta Drive and Seminole Way in Fontana for a traffic collision. Passenger Bernardo Lopez, a 29-year-old resident of Corona, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the Fontana Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601902: On Saturday, 03/14/2026, at 08:53 p.m., the Fontana Police Department responded to Agusta Drive and Seminole Way in Fontana for a traffic collision. Passenger Leonel Castaneda Mora, a 23-year-old resident of Pomona, was transported to Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana and pronounced dead at the hospital. For additional information contact the Fontana Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601901: On Saturday, 03/14/2026, at 08:55 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to US Highway 395 and Mojave Drive in Victorville. Motorcyclist Miguel Escobar, Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Victorville, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601878: On Saturday 03/14/2026, at 03:04 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the 26600 block of Cumberland Lane in the City of Helendale for a traffic collision. Motorcyclist Weston Starnes, a 29-year-old resident of Helendale, was pronounced dead at the scene. For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/19/2026)
  • 702601825: On Wednesday, 03/11/2026, at 06:31 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to Whittram Avenue and Banana Avenue in Fontana for a traffic collision. Driver Zachary Aguilar, a 23-year-old resident of Fontana, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the California Highway Patrol. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/12/2026)
  • 702601804: On Tuesday, 03/10/2026, at 08:40 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of D Street and the Interstate 15 Freeway in Victorville. Mark Bruce, a 40-year-old homeless resident of Victorville was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/12/2026)
  • 702601785: On Tuesday, 03/10/2026, at 06:57 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to State Highway 18 and Mormon Monument Road in Crestline. Patricia Manzo, a 44-year-old resident of Twin Peaks, was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/12/2026)
  • 702601757: On Monday, 03/09/2026, at 01:19 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 15000 block of Hesperia Road in Victorville. Danielle Fernandez, a 19-year-old resident of Adelanto, was pronounced deceased on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/12/2026)
  • 702601756: On Monday, 03/09/2026, at 01:28 a.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to the 600 block of W. 5th Street in San Bernardino. Ignacio Flores, a 67-year-old homeless resident of San Bernardino, was pronounced deceased on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/12/2026)
  • 702601723: On Saturday, 03/07/2026, at 09:33 a.m., the Redlands Police Department responded to the 1400 block of W. Redlands Boulevard in Redlands. Henry Kermit Jones, a 75-year-old resident of Redlands, was pronounced deceased on scene. For additional information contact the Redlands Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/12/2026)
  • 702601691: On Thursday, 03/05/2026, at 08:53 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to Hesperia Road and Mesa Street in Hesperia for a traffic collision. Pedestrian Brynn Zoellner, a 32-year-old resident of Irvine was pronounced dead on scene. For additional information contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/06/2026)
  • 702601673: On Thursday, 03/05/2026, at 08:27 a.m., the San Bernardino Police Department responded to the 500 block of W. Second Street in San Bernardino. Kenneth Holloway, a 37-year-old resident of San Bernardino was pronounced deceased at the scene. For further information contact the San Bernardino Police Department. (Supervising Deputy Coroner S. Hill, 03/06/2026)

Please contact the CORONER WATCH COMMANDER for press release information at (909) 387-2978 on evenings, weekends and holidays. A Sheriff’s dispatcher will answer your call. Please ask for the Coroner’s Watch Commander to return your call.

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