Pushed Her Out—Then Aimed the Car Straight at Her

Police cars with flashing lights at a nighttime scene behind crime scene tape

A California man’s alleged attempt to murder his domestic partner by ejecting her from a moving vehicle and trying to run her over demonstrates the escalating dangers women face in domestic violence situations—yet swift law enforcement action may have saved her life.

Story Highlights

Joseph Outlaw, 36, allegedly pushed a woman from her moving vehicle on a Victorville street before attempting to run her over with the same car
The victim survived both the ejection and attempted vehicular homicide, receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended Outlaw within minutes after a brief foot pursuit near the scene
Outlaw faces attempted murder and reckless driving charges, with attempted murder carrying potential sentences exceeding 15 years in California

Violent Domestic Incident Unfolds on Victorville Street

Joseph Outlaw of Apple Valley allegedly pushed a woman from her moving vehicle at approximately 1:53 p.m. on February 24, 2026, at the intersection of Seventh Street and Westside Road in Victorville. After ejecting the victim, Outlaw seized control of her vehicle and drove directly at her in an apparent attempt to run her down. The woman managed to avoid being struck by the vehicle. Outlaw then fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle and escaping on foot while the injured victim remained on the roadway.

Rapid Law Enforcement Response Leads to Arrest

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies from the Victorville Station responded to domestic assault reports shortly before 2 p.m. Victorville Fire Department medics and AMR personnel provided immediate medical treatment to the victim at the scene before transporting her to a local hospital. Deputies located Outlaw near Zenda Street and Center Street within minutes of the initial call. The suspect attempted to evade capture by fleeing on foot but was quickly apprehended following a brief pursuit. Deputy Eric De Dios confirmed the sequence of events and encouraged community members to contact authorities with any additional information through the We-Tip hotline.

Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against Suspect

Outlaw was booked into the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department High Desert Jail on February 24, 2026, facing charges of attempted murder and reckless driving. Court records indicated a scheduled appearance in Victorville Superior Court for Thursday, likely February 26, 2026. California law provides for sentences of 15 years to life for attempted murder convictions, reflecting the severity of the alleged crime. The victim’s identity has not been released, and the nature of her relationship with Outlaw remains officially unconfirmed, though authorities have characterized the incident as domestic violence-related. No information regarding bail has been made available in public records.

Pattern of Vehicle-Related Domestic Violence in High Desert Region

This incident follows a troubling pattern of vehicle-related domestic violence in San Bernardino County’s High Desert communities. Just weeks earlier, on January 28, 2026, a 25-year-old Victorville man named Claudio Jimenez was arrested after a woman jumped from his moving vehicle on Bear Valley Road to escape months of captivity. Jimenez faced charges of torture and false imprisonment following his January 29 arrest. The recurring nature of these incidents underscores the persistent domestic violence challenges facing law enforcement in Victorville and Apple Valley. These cases highlight the critical importance of supporting victims and ensuring accountability for perpetrators who use vehicles as weapons in domestic disputes, a pattern that should concern every American who values personal safety and the rule of law.

The swift response by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies in this case prevented what could have been a murder. Their professionalism demonstrates the value of well-trained local law enforcement in protecting vulnerable community members. The victim’s survival and Outlaw’s rapid apprehension serve as reminders that domestic violence requires both immediate intervention and long-term community support systems to prevent future tragedies in the High Desert region.