Palm Canyon back open after four-vehicle crash

Gavin Nguyen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic is flowing again after a four-vehicle crash snarled traffic in Palm Springs Saturday evening.

Eastbound lanes along E Palm Canyon Drive between Escoba Drive and Southridge Drive in Palm Springs were initially stopped just before 8:00 p.m. Saturday night.

News Channel 3 crews reported heavy traffic in the area from the road closure. Police officers were seen lighting flares and keeping traffic from heading eastbound toward Cathedral City. Westbound lanes were not impacted by the closure.

The Palm Springs Police Department said all four vehicles involved were significantly damaged in the crash, but the occupants in all of the vehicles got out on their own. One person was evaluated by medics on scene, but there was no immediate word on their condition.

The crash is still under investigation. Stay with us for any updates.

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