Alarming Pedestrian Crash on Tahquitz Way and Indian Canyon Drive Injures 3 [Palm Springs, CA]

Injuries Reported in Palm Springs Pedestrian Accident on Tahquitz Way and Indian Canyon Drive

PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 9, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, an alarming pedestrian crash on Tahquitz Way and Indian Canyon Drive injured 3 people.

The incident happened at about 4:15 p.m. in the 100 block of E Tahquitz Way, just past N Indian Canyon Drive.

According to reports, a vehicle traveled west on Tahquitz Way. However, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the sidewalk and some poles.

The debris from the vehicle struck two pedestrians. Meanwhile, the driver sustained a significant laceration and was taken to the hospital.

Moreover, the two pedestrians suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Alarming Pedestrian Crash on Tahquitz Way and Indian Canyon Drive

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the alarming electric bicycle crash on 400 Market Street, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.