51-Year-Old Victim Pronounced Dead after ATV Collision near Mountain View Road

PALMDALE, CA (October 18, 2022) – Early Saturday morning, an ATV accident on Forest View Road claimed the life of Gilberto Torres.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene around 12:01 a.m., at the junction of Forest View and Mountain View Road.

According to a videographer, two men were riding northbound on their ATVs on Forest View Road when they reached the end of the road. One of the riders rolled over for reasons currently unknown. 

Medics arrived and pronounced one victim dead at the scene. Officials later identified the deceased ATV rider as 51-year-old Torres, of Palmdale. 

Those with further information regarding the Forest View Road ATV crash are encouraged to contact Acton Officials as soon as possible.

At this time, an active investigation is currently underway.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gilberto Torres. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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