Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an attempted carjacking in Yucca Valley Saturday. According to a Sheriff’s report, about 5:45 p.m., a man driving a gray Nissan Altima with Oregon license plates, intentionally rear-ended a man driving a gray Mitsubishi Mirage at the intersection of Highway 62 and Old Woman Springs Road. The victim got out of his car to get information from the suspect when the suspect attacked him. The victim was able to get away and took photos of the suspect’s car’s license plates. The suspect, described only as heavy-set and about 6 feet tall, got into the victim’s car and tried to drive away. When the victim tried to get the man out of his car, the suspect punched the victim in the face about 10 times. The suspect then got back into his Nissan and drove away southbound on Joshua Lane. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect vehicle, and the license plate had no record in the system. The victim was taken to Hi-Desert Medical Center for treatment. Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Department at 760-366-4175.
