Hughie Sheppard Dies in Pedestrian Collision on Highway 18 [Apple Valley, CA]

Apple Valley, CA (January 20, 2026) — Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in a Sunday night traffic collision on Highway 18 in Apple Valley as 37-year-old Hughie Sheppard.

According to authorities, the crash happened around 10:54 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 18 and Apple Valley Road.

Reports say that a 2015 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound in the No. 2 lane struck Sheppard as he was on the roadway.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but he suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the location.

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Victorville, remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. Officials determined that drugs or alcohol did not contribute to the crash.

Authorities closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 18 between Stoddard Wells Road and Apple Valley Road for about six and a half hours while the Major Accident Investigative Team conducted its investigation. The case remains under review.

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Sweet Lawyers offers its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Hughie J. Sheppard. We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and extend our thoughts to everyone affected during this difficult time.

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