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Motorcyclist Dies in Early Morning Crash Near Palm Springs
17 Aug
Summary
- A 36-year-old motorcyclist from Desert Hot Springs died Sunday morning.
- The crash occurred at North Indian Canyon Drive and Teagarden Drive.
- Alcohol and drugs were not suspected as factors in the collision.
A fatal collision occurred near Palm Springs on Sunday, August 16, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. The crash took place around 7 a.m. at the intersection of North Indian Canyon Drive and Teagarden Drive.
The incident involved a gray Kia making a left turn onto North Indian Canyon Drive and a motorcycle. The motorcycle collided with the left side of the Kia. The rider, identified as a 36-year-old man from Desert Hot Springs, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities reported that alcohol and drugs were not suspected as contributing factors to the crash. The driver of the Kia, who remained at the scene, was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center for evaluation of back and neck pain. The identity of the motorcyclist had not been released by the Riverside County Coroner's Office as of Sunday afternoon.
