CHP reported temporary SIG ALERT after deadly I-10 crash in Palm Desert
Update at 11:30 a.m.
The CHP confirmed the driver of the Camry was uninjured and arrested for DUI.
Update at 9:20 a.m.
An official with California Highway Patrol said a silver Toyota Camry was the first to crash while driving on Eastbound I-10, just west of Washington Street.
The driver reportedly got out of the vehicle and left the vehicle in the #1 lane.
The CHP official said the driver of another vehicle - a Buick Cutlas - who was driving in the #1 lane just after 1:30 a.m. crashed into the Toyota Camry. The driver reportedly died on scene.
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Update at 7:15 a.m.
I-10 traffic was reportedly moving again by around 5:00 a.m. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates on this story.
Update at 3:45 a.m.
The CHP was set to reopen one lane on the I-10 about half an hour after full eastbound closure was first announced.
Original Post 10/07/23 at 3:30 a.m.
The California Highway Patrol reported a full eastbound I-10 closure near Washington Street after a deadly crash involving at least two vehicles.
It was reported after 1:30 a.m. Saturday in Palm Desert.
Cal Fire said one person died on scene and a second person suffered moderate injuries.
The California Highway Patrol was leading the investigation.
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