Thermal man killed in off-road vehicle crash over the weekend
Jesus Reyes
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 46-year-old man was killed in an off-road vehicle crash in an unincorporated area north of the Salton Sea Saturday evening, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.
The crash was reported just before 7 p.m. on Gas Line Road, west of Summit Road.
According to CHP, Polariz RZR crashed into a chain link fence. The driver fled the scene and has yet to be identified.
The passenger, a Thermal resident, was pronounced dead shortly after the crash. Their identity has not been released as of Tuesday morning.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
CHP ask anyone with information on the crash to contact Officer C. DeLeon at 760-772-5300.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.