Fatal two vehicle crash under investigation near Costco on Dinah Shore Drive

Update 5/20/26

The suspect in the crash, identified as Tyler Jordan Conant, 23, of Long Beach, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and other charges.

The woman killed in the crash was identified as Teresa Bowlin, 57, of Cathedral City.

Authorities confirmed the crash occurred in Rancho Mirage, not Palm Desert.

Original Report 5/16/26

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - A fatal two-vehicle collision is under investigation near Dinah Shore Drive and Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert.

According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the area at approximately 8:17 a.m. after reports of a crash. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles with significant collision damage.

Officials say the driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. The second driver was taken into custody without incident.

The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation, and no additional details have been released at this time.