Abraham Hinojosa-Mercado Dies After Car Accident on Hesperia Road in Victorville

Abraham Hinojosa-Mercado Killed in Victorville Car Crash on Hesperia Road and Ottawa Street

Abraham Hinojosa-Mercado Killed in Victorville Car Crash on Hesperia Road and Ottawa Street

Victorville, California (February 27, 2023) – A fatal car crash left Abraham Hinojosa-Mercado, 19,  with fatal injuries on Saturday night in Victorville, according to Victorville Police Department.

The accident happened on Hesperia Road near Ottawa Street at about 10:01 p.m. on February 26.

The teen driver was reportedly driving a silver Nissan Sentra northbound on Hesperia Road when he lost control of his car and crashed into a  southbound white Nissan Altima. 

Responding fire officials and medics declared Hinojosa-Mercado dead at the accident location.

The Nissan driver was identified as Jose Gonzalez, 32, of Victorville. Gonzalez stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Authorities closed Hesperia Road for several hours between Green Tree Boulevard and Nisqualli Road.

An investigation is underway.