Palm Desert man arrested for DUI after crashing into truck, light pole
A 24-year-old Palm Desert man was arrested early Saturday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol after police said he crashed into a pickup truck, causing it to roll over, and then drove away, only to lose control again and collide with a light pole in La Quinta.
La Quinta Police Department was called to the hit and run traffic collision on Avenue 48 and Jefferson Street at 6:55 a.m. According to the release, Danny Rodriguez was found in his vehicle after he crashed into the light pole.
The investigation revealed alcohol was a factor in the collision. After being cleared medically, Rodriguez was arrested for felony DUI causing bodily harm and felony hit and run causing personal injury, according to jail records.
He was booked at the Indio Jail on $50,000 bail and was released the same day. He’s due in court on September 22.
Officers didn’t elaborate on the victim(s) involved in the incident.
Police continue to investigate and urge all drivers not to drink and drive. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call La Quinta Police Department at 760-863-8990.
