Alcohol determined to be a factor in crash off Pierson Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Desert Hot Springs; Roads are now open
Update: Saturday, December 30, 3:30 p.m.
Desert Hot Springs Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team has determined that alcohol appeared to be a factor in the collision.
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Westbound and Eastbound traffic on Pierson Boulevard, between Atlantic Avenue and Little Morongo Road are now re-opened.
Investigators determined a 73-year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs was driving a gray sedan on Westbound on Pierson Boulevard before approaching the four-way stop sign intersection of Little Morongo Road.
The driver of the gray sedan then entered oncoming Eastbound traffic on Pierson Boulevard and collided with a blue truck head-on. The truck was occupied by a driver and passenger, both 46-years-old from Desert Hot Springs.
The driver of the gray sedan was found unconscious on the scene and transported to a nearby hospital. The driver and passenger in the truck were also transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Original Post:
The area of Pierson Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Desert Hot Springs is closed while Cal Fire and Desert Hot Springs Police help people involved in a two-vehicle crash.
The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Cal Fire tells News Channel 3 that two people have been taken to the hospital. One is seriously hurt. One has moderate injuries.
Pierson Boulevard is closed near Little Morongo Road.
12/29/23 - 6:00 p.m.
— DHS Police Dept (@DHSPoliceDept) December 30, 2023
Traffic Accident Investigation - Road Closure
Road closure on Pierson Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in both directions for the next few hours. Please avoid the area and find an alternate route. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/W399vcV2kJ
News Channel 3 has a crew on scene and will update this breaking news as we learn more.
