Driver dies after crash, vehicle fire on I-10 near Indian Canyon Drive

Update 9/9/25

The driver was pronounced dead in the hospital nearly an hour after the crash, according to the coroner's office.

He was identified as Alvin Cunningham, 47, of Menifee.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Original Report 9/8/25

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - One person was taken to a trauma center after a vehicle fire Monday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs.

The incident was first reported at a little after 1:45 p.m.

The California Highway Patrol told News Channel 3 that the driver exited the off-ramp for unknown reasons and made contact with the barrier wall. The vehicle caught on fire. The driver was able to be pulled out.

CHP said the driver sustained "multi-traumatic major injuries." CAL FIRE confirmed the patient was transported to a trauma center in unknown condition.

The incident is not impacting traffic on the I-10 but is affecting the on-ramp/off-ramp.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.