Noela Vasquez Hurt in Twentynine Palms Crash on Twentynine Palms Highway and Larrea Avenue
Twentynine Palms, California (September 17, 2021) – Noela Vasquez, of Desert Hot Springs was hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday in Twentynine Palms, according to authorities.
Shortly before 9:26 a.m. September 15, authorities said David Carlisle, 52, of Desert Hot Springs was driving a green Toyota east on Twentynine Palms Highway when he failed to stop for a red light at the intersection of Larrea Avenue and collided with a white Ford Explorer that was attempting to make a left turn onto the highway from northbound Larrea Avenue.
After the collision, the Toyota continued on and slammed into the curb.
Noela Vasquez Injured in Twentynine Palms Crash on Twentynine Palms Highway
Vasquez was a passenger in the Toyota. She was taken to a hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Carlisle was also transported to a local hospital following the accident.
Authorities said both occupants of the Toyota were extricated. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have played a role in the accident.
The collision is under investigation.