A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Palm Desert early Tuesday, March 3.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded at 7:40 a.m. to the area of Portola Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive regarding a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Deputies found a woman in the roadway suffering from major injuries. She was transported by Cal Fire medical personnel to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with deputies, the sheriff’s department said. While the cause of the collision was still being investigated Tuesday, alcohol and drugs were not suspected factors, according to the department.
The woman had not yet been identified by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office, as her next-of-kin was still being notified.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Car hits and kills pedestrian in Palm Desert
Reporting by Tom Coulter, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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