GoFundMe campaign launched to support family of 14-year-old killed in mini-bike accident in Hesperia – VVNG.com

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) – A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched to support the family of 14-year-old Dylan M. Martinez, who died in a tragic traffic accident in Hesperia.

The accident occurred on Monday, June 10, 2024, at approximately 8:32 p.m. on Farmington Street, in a residential area east of Cottonwood Avenue.

According to sheriff’s spokeswoman Amanda Paslak, officers were dispatched to the scene after a traffic accident was reported. “Upon officers’ arrival, we learned that an individual was riding a mini dirt bike and was doing a ‘wheelie’ when the bike collided with an oncoming pickup truck,” Paslak explained.

Dylan was immediately taken to Desert Valley Hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck remained at the scene of the accident and fully cooperated with the investigation.

The GoFundMe campaign has been created to help Dylan’s family with funeral expenses and other related costs during this heartbreaking time.

Those who knew Dylan remember him as a beloved friend who touched the lives of many. He was set to begin his freshman year at Oak Hills High School in the fall. Dylan was described as very wise for his age and had a promising future ahead of him. However, his life ended tragically while doing what he loved – riding his dirt bike.

The community is encouraged to donate to the GoFundMe campaign if they are able. The campaign organizers and Dylan’s family are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support during this sad time.

To contribute to the GoFundMe, please visit Support for Dylan Martinez’s Family.

The Hesperia Police Department is in charge of investigating the traffic accident.

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