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Fatal Palm Desert Crash Likely Triggered By Medical Emergency: CHP

The crash was reported around 10 a.m. Tuesday at 78152 Varner Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

PALM DESERT, CA — A motorist died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency and colliding into another vehicle in Palm Desert, authorities said.

It happened around 10 a.m. Tuesday at 78152 Varner Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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The agency said a driver in a white Toyota Tacoma experienced an unspecified medial emergency and a minor crash occurred.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were immediately reported.

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