Jacob Martinez, 12, and Christina Bird, 11, killed in ATV collision with hit-and-run UTV allegedly driven by Edgar Ivan Galindo Diaz, 35, on Stoddard Wells Road in Apple Valley, California

Modified Date: 
Sat, 07/16/2022 - 6:56am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, July 2, 2022

12-year-old killed, 11-year-old severely injured during ATV hit-and-run crash in Apple Valley

Investigators say Jacob Martinez was riding an ATV with his family friend, 11-year-old Christina Bird, when they were struck by a Side by Side UTV.

Girl, 11, dies days after ATV crash that also killed boy in Apple Valley

An 11-year-old girl has now died days after she was injured in a hit-and-run crash that also killed her friend while they were riding an ATV in Apple Valley.

CHP seize UTV possibly involved in Apple Valley hit-and-run crash that killed 2 children

CHP seized an orange UTV at a home that may have been used in a hit-and-run crash that killed two children - ages 11 and 12 - in Apple Valley.

Families of Children Killed in Off-Roading Hit-and-Run Host Fundraiser

The families posted a flyer saying that taco plates, desserts, and Mustache Mikes were going to be sold at 10751 Collett Ave. in Riverside. All the funds raised would go directly to the families.

The fundraiser held in Riverside will take place July 9 until 9 p.m. and July 10 noon until 6 p.m.

Felony charges filed against Apple Valley man in ATV hit-and-run that killed two children

Edgar Ivan Galindo Diaz, 35, faces two counts each of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and hit-and-run resulting in death or serious injury, the San Bernardino County district attorney’s office said Friday.

People Involved: 
Jacob Martinez
Christina Bird
Edgar Ivan Galindo Diaz