Coroner IDs man killed in Palm Springs hit-and-run crash, suspect vehicle found in Thousand Palms
Update 1/20/26
The coroner identified the man killed in the crash as Ricardo Marano, 56, of Palm Springs.
Police also announced that investigators identified the vehicle believed to be involved as a black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was seized by officers on Tuesday in Thousand Palms.
No arrests have been made; the investigation into the driver’s identity and the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing.
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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Palm Springs Police Department Traffic Division at 760-323-8125.
Update:
Around 3:31 a.m. on Sunday, Palm Springs Police Department officers responded to a report of a person lying in the roadway on East Vista Chino, between Hermosa and Avenida Caballeros. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive adult pedestrian in the eastbound lanes of traffic who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.
First responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the pedestrian deceased around 3:40 a.m. The pedestrian’s identity has not yet been determined.
The roadway was temporarily closed to allow police to conduct an investigation. But around 7:30 a.m., the Palm Springs Police Department issued an alert stating that Vista Chino, between Hermosa and Avenida Caballeros, has reopened.
At this time, there is no information on any suspects or vehicles, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Palm Springs Police Department Traffic Division at 760-323-8125.
Original Report:
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Springs Police Department sent an alert on Sunday morning that part of Vista Chino is closed due to a traffic collision.
Around 3:58 a.m. on Sunday, Palm Springs police warned residents that Vista Chino is closed between Hermosa and Avenida Caballeros due to a crash.
There is no word on any injuries. News Channel 3 has reached out to the Palm Springs police department for more information. Stay with us for any updates.
