ADELANTO, CA — A devastating two-vehicle collision on Saturday night along Air Expressway in Adelanto has left two people dead and another seriously injured, marking a heartbreaking tragedy in San Bernardino County.
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. and involved a **Honda Accord** and a **Mercedes-Benz**. The driver of the Honda, an adult male whose name has not yet been released pending family notification, was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering catastrophic injuries.
Also killed in the crash was **18-year-old Destiny Simon**, a passenger in the Mercedes and a resident of San Bernardino. Destiny was pronounced dead on-site despite lifesaving efforts by emergency personnel.
**One Life Taken Too Soon**
Destiny Simon’s sudden and tragic death has left family, friends, and classmates in mourning. Described as a bright and joyful young woman with dreams of pursuing a career in healthcare, Destiny had just begun to step into adulthood. Her radiant smile and caring spirit were known to everyone around her.
> *“Destiny was the kind of person who lit up any room she walked into,”* a family friend shared. *“She had so much ahead of her — this just feels unbearable.”*
Grief counselors are being made available at Destiny’s former high school, where students and teachers are struggling to process the loss.
**Crash Investigation Underway**
The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that speed may have been a factor, but officials have not yet confirmed specific details. The identity and condition of the Mercedes driver, who sustained injuries, have not been publicly released.
Traffic along the Air Expressway was shut down for several hours as law enforcement conducted their on-scene investigation and cleared debris.
**Community in Mourning**
The fatal crash has cast a shadow over the Adelanto and San Bernardino communities, as loved ones gather to remember the victims and demand greater awareness about road safety.
> *“Two lives ended far too soon,”* said a local resident. *“We can’t keep losing our young people like this. Something has to change.”*
Vigils are being planned for Destiny Simon in both Adelanto and San Bernardino, with friends and family coming together to honor her life and offer prayers for healing.
**Final Thoughts**
As families prepare to bury their loved ones, this tragedy serves as a somber reminder of how fragile life is and how suddenly it can be taken. The loss of Destiny Simon at just 18, alongside another yet-unnamed victim, leaves a void that words cannot fill.
**Rest in peace, Destiny and the unnamed victim. May your families find strength, and may your memories live on.**
