Fatal traffic collision investigation in Desert Hot Springs
Isaiah Mora
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider has died after a major traffic collision according to the Desert Hot Springs police department.
Authorities said just after 7 a.m. on Saturday officers responded to the intersection of Palm Drive and Dillion Road.
The collision involved a motorcycle and a vehicle.
First responders said the motorcycle rider sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. The driver and passenger of the car sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
Based on preliminary information, it appears that alcohol was not a factor in the collision according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) who has assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact MAIT Investigator Sergeant Chris Saucier at csaucier@dhspd.com or Corporal Sean McGuire at smcguire@dhspd.com or 760-329-2904.
Officials tell News Channel 3 Southbound Palm Drive from Dillon Road will be closed for the next several hours during the investigation.
Officials ask residents to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Stay with us for the latest on this developing story.