Local man hit by vehicle in Palm Springs
According to the Palm Springs Police Department, at 9:37 p.m. Sunday, a man in his early 60s was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of North Sunrise Way and East Vista Chino.
The PSPD said preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling westbound on Vista Chino and that the pedestrian was walking outside of the crosswalk in a northbound direction when he was struck. The pedestrian was identified as a local male and was transported to an area hospital in serious condition.
Authorities said alcohol and/or drugs did not appear to be a factor for the driver in the collision.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encourage to contact the PSPD’s Traffic Unit at 760-323-8125.