A grim scene unfolded late Tuesday night in Victorville when Esperanza Guerra, a 44-year-old resident, was killed following a collision involving her gray Honda Civic and a red Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck, officials said.

Emergency crews rushed to the intersection of Nisqualli Road and Sixth Avenue at about 11:23 P.M. However, despite their efforts, Guerra's injuries proved fatal, and she died at the scene while traffic was rerouted from Seventh to Fourth Avenue causing a standstill and further investigations are ongoing, according to a statement released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department.

The Major Accident Investigation Team from Victorville has taken charge of the case. 

Victim Esperanza Guerra's identity was released by the Sheriff's Office Wednesday morning, as investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the accident; they are calling on witnesses or anyone with pertinent information to come forward and provide details that may be crucial to the investigation, community members could contribute to piecing this puzzle by reaching out to Deputies M. Lee or C. Stanley at the Victorville Police Station.

Local authorities have provided the contact information for the Victorville Police Station at 760-241-2911, referencing Case No. 172404823, for anyone able to assist as they conduct a thorough review of the incident.