Motorist killed in Thousand Palms collision

One man is dead after a car crash crashed into a light pole Friday night.

It happened at 9:19 p.m. on Varner Road, between Ramon Road and Monterey Avenue in Thousand Palms.

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There is no word on how it happened.

Cal Fire tells News Channel 3 no one else was injured in the crash.

We are working to get more information, and will pass along more details as soon as new information comes in.