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Aug 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Apple Valley man charged in Victorville crash murders
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Terry Lamar Easter, 50, of Apple Valley, was charged with two counts of murder tied to a street-racing crash that killed two high school seniors in Victorville on Aug. 14. Prosecutors allege Easter drove up to 117 mph, slammed into an Acura near Ridgecrest Road and Elmwood Drive, and fled, leaving an 8-year-old passenger behind.
WHO: Terry Lamar Easter (50), Apple Valley resident; two high school seniors killed; California Highway Patrol; San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office
WHAT: Charged with two counts of murder in connection with a multi-vehicle street racing crash that killed two teens.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET
WHERE: Victorville, California
WHY: The charges stem from an alleged street-racing crash involving extreme speeds, including a collision that killed two teens.
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