Driver Dies in Vehicle Collision on Washington Street [La Quinta, CA]

La Quinta, CA (September 2, 2024) – A driver was killed and another was injured in a vehicle collision on Washington Street Saturday night.

It was about 8:30 p.m. when the two vehicles collided at the intersection with Fred Waring Drive.

One of the drivers was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The other driver incurred minor injuries and declined medical treatment.

Meanwhile, the authorities are still investigating the cause of the fatal collision.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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