Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash Friday night in Desert Hot Springs

Update August 10, 2024

Desert Hot Springs Police have arrested a suspect.

Officers were able to identify and locate the suspect vehicle arresting a 20-year-old and booking him into jail for felony hit-and-run.

The victim who was pronounced dead at the scene was identified as a 20-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident, no other information is available at this time.

Original Post August 9, 2024

One person was killed after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Friday night in Desert Hot Springs.

The crash was reported just before 11:00 p.m. on Indian Canyon Drive and Pierson Boulevard.

CAL FIRE confirmed the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the driver fled the scene. The Desert Hot Springs Police Dept. is investigating the crash.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any new developments.