Driver hospitalized after crash on eastbound I-10 in Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A woman was taken to the hospital following a crash on eastbound Interstate 10 in Palm Desert Thursday morning, according to new information from authorities.

The crash was reported shortly before 6:40 a.m., just east of Washington Street.

According to preliminary information, a gray Honda Civic was changing from the No. 3 lane to the No. 2 lane when it was rear-ended by a purple Infiniti SUV.

The impact caused the Honda to lose control and crash into a guardrail.

The female driver of the Honda was transported to Eisenhower Health with complaints of pain. The male driver of the Infiniti was not injured.

The crash also damaged a guardrail and left debris scattered across the roadway.

The eastbound No. 1 lane, also known as the fast lane, remained closed while crews worked to clear the debris.

Traffic was backed up approximately one mile past Washington Street following the crash.

Drivers are urged to use caution and allow extra travel time.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.