Deadly hit-and-run in Palm Springs raises safety concerns among residents
Luis Avila
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hidden dangers on a Palm Springs road.
A deadly hit-and-run on Vista Chino over the weekend has renewed concerns among Palm Springs residents and pedestrians who say the stretch of road has long been dangerous.
Henrietta Ruiz lives not far from the site of the incident. She says she wasn’t surprised to hear about it.
“No, I’m not surprised because the speed that everybody drives down Vista Chino is pretty fast. I think they’re beyond the speed limit,” Ruiz says.
Residents citing the lack of street lights, long distances between intersections, and fast-moving vehicles. Some also pointing to frequent jaywalking along the corridor, saying people often take risks because marked crossings are so far apart.
As a result, Ruiz is now urging officials to consider additional safety measures before another tragedy occurs.
“I don’t think the city pays attention to it,” she explains. “More police patrol, probably more stop signs in-between of the streets because there’s not a stop sign until Avenida Caballero and Sunrise, so there’s a lot of distance.”
News Channel 3 reached out to the Palm Springs Police Department for answers but were unavailable for comment.
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