Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car in Desert Hot Springs
A pedestrian has been hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in Desert Hot Springs.
The accident was reported at around 7:15 p.m. near the intersection of Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue. Road are now reopen.
According to Doria Wilms, public information officer for the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, the pedestrian suffered non-life threatening injuries. At the time, there was no information on the exact condition of the pedestrian. We’ve now learned the pedestrian is in serious condition.
Palm Drive between Hacienda & Ironwood was closed for hours as officers investigated the scene.
The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with police.
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