29-year-old pedestrian killed in crash in Palm Springs Tuesday night
Cynthia White
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 29-year-old man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Palm Springs.
The crash was first reported at around 8:50 a.m. on East San Rafael Drive just west of North Avenida Caballeros.
Police say they arrived at the scene to find a man in the roadway who had been hit by an SUV. Lifesaving measures were performed, but the man died at the scene. The coroner’s office identified the man as Raymond Olguin Jr. of Palm Desert.
Police also report that the driver of the SUV remained at the scene and was cooperative. They add that alcohol or drugs are not a factor at this time.
Police immediately closed off East San Rafael from Eucalyptus Drive to North Avenida Caballeros to investigate, but the roadway has since reopened.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.