A second person was transported to a local trauma center with major injuries
Riverside County, CA. – At least one person was killed in a car crash that left another seriously injured on Saturday morning in Desert Hot Springs.
The deadly collision occurred in the area of Palm Drive and Camino Aventura, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two vehicles with major damage were recovered at the accident scene. However, the events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined.
TRAFFIC COLLISION – rpt @ 4:04AM. Palm Drive / Camino Aventura in Desert Hot Springs. Firefighters on-scene of two vehicle collision, both with major damage. One patient was transported to a local area trauma center with serious injuries, and one patient was declared deceased… pic.twitter.com/cn15PMdT2z
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) September 14, 2024
One person was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
A second person was transported to a local trauma center with major injuries.
More details about the collision were not released.
An investigation into the accident is underway.