Bicyclist injured after a DUI hit-and-run crash in Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - A bicyclist is recovering in the hospital following a DUI hit-and-run crash in Palm Springs on Sunday night.

Around 7:13 p.m. on Sunday, the Palm Springs Police Department received a report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist, near the intersection of Avenida Caballeros and Vista Chino. Officers responded and located an adult male bicyclist who had sustained moderate injuries. The bicyclist was alert at the scene and was transported for medical treatment.

During the investigation, officers determined the involved vehicle had fled the scene. Police were able to identify and locate the suspect vehicle at a residence within the city of Palm Springs.

Through the investigation, officers determined the driver involved in the collision was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. The driver was arrested for felony hit-and-run resulting in injury and driving under the influence causing injury.

Anyone with additional information related to this crash is encouraged to contact the Palm Springs Police Department Traffic Division at (760) 323-8125.

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