VICTORVILLE, CA – A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision Monday evening at the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Mesa View Drive.
The crash occurred around 5:16 p.m. on September 29, 2025. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Charles Gilmore, 76, of Victorville, was driving a brown Buick Lacrosse eastbound on Bear Valley Road and attempted to turn north onto Mesa View Drive. As Gilmore made the turn, he crossed into the path of a westbound black Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle driven by Fidelmar Duran Perez, 30, also of Victorville.
The motorcycle broadsided the vehicle in the intersection. Duran Perez sustained major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Gilmore remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Deputies from the Victorville Police Department, along with Victorville Fire Department and American Medical Response, responded. The Major Accident Investigation Team is handling the ongoing investigation. The intersection was closed for approximately four hours.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy J. Stroik or Deputy R. Smith at the Victorville Police Station at (760) 241-2911. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or at www.wetip.com.
