Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Fatally Struck Near RivCo Intersection: Police
Police said a person was crossing north across E. Palm Canyon Drive outside of a crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle.
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking near an intersection in Cathedral City, authorities announced on Thursday.
The collision was reported just after 9:40 p.m. Wednesday in the 67700 block of E. Palm Canyon Drive, according to the Cathedral City Police Department.
Police said a person was crossing north across E. Palm Canyon Drive outside of a crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle driving westbound.
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Paramedics attempted live-saving measures but the pedestrian died. Their identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Police were also awaiting toxicology to determine if impairment was involved at the time of the crash.
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The driver, whose name was not revealed, cooperated with investigators at the scene.
Anyone with information related to the investigation was asked to contact the department at 760-770-0300, or report tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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