This article follows up on a story we covered earlier. You can read the original report here.
Apple Valley, CA (January 15, 2026) – Authorities have identified the driver who was killed in the two-vehicle collision on January 12 at Waalew and Corwin Roads. The victim has been confirmed as 27-year-old Keith Morris of Apple Valley.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Morris was driving a green 2016 Honda Civic westbound on Waalew Road when he attempted a left turn onto southbound Corwin Road. The Civic entered the path of a tan 2005 Chevy Silverado traveling north, resulting in a collision.
Emergency personnel responded quickly, providing care to the occupants. Morris and a passenger in his vehicle, a 15-year-old girl from Apple Valley, were transported to a nearby hospital. Morris later succumbed to his injuries, while the teen remains hospitalized with major injuries.
The driver of the Chevy, a 23-year-old Apple Valley man, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including vehicle movements and roadway conditions.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Keith Morris and hope for a full and timely recovery for the injured teen.
