Arrest made in hit-and-run near Candy Cane Lane

Cathedral City police have arrested a 21-year-old Palm Springs man in the investigation of a hit-and-run accident that left a woman seriously injured.

Police said officers followed up on multiple tips and developed evidence to identify the suspected driver who hit a pedestrian Thursday, Dec. 21, near the area of Minerva Road and Avenida La Vista.

Woman recovers after being hit near Candy Cane Lane

Yesterday Cathedral City police officers arrested Avinder Singh Cheeman around 8 p.m. at his Palm Springs home. He was arrested for felony hit and run.

Police said the suspect’s vehicle is being held by the police department. The investigation remains ongoing.