Police Investigate Fatal Collision In Desert Hot Springs

DESERT HOT SPRINGS (CNS) – Authorities today are investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Desert Hot Springs. The Desert Hot Springs Police Department received a report of the collision at 10:22 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Palm Drive and Estrella Avenue. Officer Doria Wilms, a department spokesperson, said a 67-year-old female driver collided with a 29-year-old man as he was walking east along the roadway. The driver reportedly did not see the pedestrian until immediately before the crash and was unable to take evasive actions. The man was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center but later died. No arrests were reported. The identities of the parties were withheld. Copyright 2022, City News Service, Inc. CNS-01-31-2022 10:35