Authorities Thursday continued the investigation into a multi-vehicle traffic collision in Palm Desert that left a driver dead.
Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a “major injury” collision shortly after 9:45 p.m. Wednesday on Country Club Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies observed three vehicles in the westbound lanes, with one driver pronounced dead at the scene, according to the department. The victim’s name was withheld pending notification of next of kin . Arriving paramedics took another driver to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Palm Desert Traffic Team investigators concluded that one vehicle appeared to be eastbound in westbound lanes, striking the two other vehicles heading the opposite direction, the department stated. The investigation was unable to determine if drugs or alcohol factored into the crash.
Country Club Drive’s intersections with El Dorado Drive and Desert Falls Drive were temporarily closed during the investigation.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with relevant information was encouraged to call Deputy Shields at the Palm Desert Station at 760-836-1600.