The Sheriff’s Department has identified the man who was killed in a traffic crash Wednesday night as Matthew Corral, 22, of Yucca Valley. According to the Sheriff’s Department, Corral was driving a 2000 Ford Expedition westbound on Highland Avenue in Yucca Valley about 9:30 p.m. when for unknown reasons, he lost control at Bannock Trail. The vehicle rolled over twice, landing on its roof. Corral, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and was pronounced deceased by rescue personnel. Corral’s girlfriend, Kimberly Lehmann, and their 1- and 3-year-old children, were seat belted and received minor bumps and bruises. They were taken to Desert Hospital in Palm Springs. It’s not known if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.
