Pedestrian Fatally Struck by a Car in Desert Hot Springs
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by a Car in Desert Hot Springs

A pedestrian is dead after he was struck by a car in Desert Hot Springs Wednesday. The accident occurred around 6 a.m. near the intersection of Palm Drive and Ironwood Drive. Police say a Hyundai Elantra traveling south on Palm crashed into a pedestrian south of the intersection.

The pedestrian died at the scene. The fatal crash shut down Palm Drive from Ironwood to Two Bunch Palms Trail for roughly four hours. The closure also created traffic backups across the city.

Desert Hot Springs police are investigating the accident. However, the driver involved did stop to cooperate with the investigation.

Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Coachella Valley

This incident is the fourth pedestrian fatality in Coachella Valley this year. Last year, 28 people perished in pedestrian crashes, making 2016 the deadliest year for Coachella Valley pedestrians in 12 years.

“We sincerely hope this year we see the end of the upward trend in pedestrian fatalities,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in an auto accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.

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