Driver killed in high-speed Cathedral City crash

CATHEDRAL CITY, Cali. (KESQ) — Authorities have identified the driver killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night as Bryan Verduzco, 29, of Cathedral City, according to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office.

Police responded around 9:34 p.m. to the 35000 block of Cathedral Canyon Drive. Investigators determined both vehicles were traveling northbound when one was struck from behind by a second vehicle moving at a high rate of speed.

The impact caused the second vehicle to overturn. Verduzco, who police say was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two occupants in the first vehicle were not injured.

Authorities determined Verduzco was at fault for the collision. Cathedral City Police traffic investigators are handling the case.

The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cathedral City Police Department.

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