Woman killed in early-morning single-car crash in Cathedral City

A woman died after being involved in an early-morning crash in Cathedral City on Monday.

47-year-old Hemet resident Anette Sepulveda died on the scene of the crash, which was reported on Dinah Shore Drive east of Cathedral Canyon Drive.

At around 12:07 a.m., Sepulveda crashed into a concrete structure in the center median of the road. Emergency crews responded to the scene.

Cathedral City Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and treated a male passenger for major injuries. He remains hospitalized in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the collision occurred. It is unclear at this time if drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash.

The Cathedral City Traffic Bureau is actively investigating the incident.

Anyone with information on this crash is urged to contact the Cathedral City Traffic Bureau at 760-770-0300 or info@cathedralcity.gov.