Person airlifted after crash into wash near Coachella

A person was airlifted after a single-car crash into the wash underneath the Dillon Road and SR 86 interchange.

Just before noon Wednesday, Cal Fire was called to the bridge area near Coachella. A car crashed into the wash area under the bridge. It's still unclear how the vehicle ended up in the wash with a heavily damaged rear end.

The driver was extricated and flown to an area hospital via air ambulance, Cal Fire confirmed.

The California Highway Patrol confirmed the driver sustained major injuries.

Traffic on the bridge is being diverted as emergency crews continue to work the crash scene.

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