UPDATE: Unborn child killed in Desert Hot Springs crash
Timothy Foster
UPDATE 2/15/26 9:40 p.m.
California Highway Patrol is now identifying the person killed in the crash as the unborn child of a pregnant woman involved in the collision.
Officials say the pregnant woman was transported to a hospital where the fetus was pronounced dead.
This is a developing story. Stick with News Channel 3 for the latest.
Update 2/15/26 7:48 p.m.
The California Highway Patrol is now reporting the crash as a fatality.
Original Report:
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were hospitalized in serious condition following a head-on collision Sunday evening at the intersection of North Indian Canyon Drive and Pierson Boulevard.
The crash occurred around 4:56 p.m. when a white Honda and a gray Lexus collided.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and all lanes were reopened by 6:18 p.m.
Authorities say drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the crash.
Officials continue to investigate the cause of the collision, stay with News Channel 3 for further developments.