Highway 111 Crash Kills Maria Reyes, Katherine Vogts, and Brandt Celli [La Quinta, CA]

La Quinta, CA (May 15, 2024) On Tuesday evening, 33-year-old Maria Reyes of La Quinta, 47-year-old Katherine Vogts of Palm Desert, and 26-year-old Brandt Celli of Indio died in a horrific traffic collision on Highway 111.

According to authorities, the fatal traffic collision happened at about 9:20 p.m. in the area of Highway 111 and Simon Drive, near Washington Street.

First responders say that the traffic crash involved a white Chevrolet pickup truck, 2 motorcycles, and a pedestrian crossing Highway 111.

Reports say that a motorcyclist struck a pedestrian crossing the highway, and the collision caused the rider to be ejected off the motorcycle into the westbound traffic lanes.

Officials say that witnesses provided aid to the fallen motorcycle rider, when a westbound white Chevrolet pickup hit the motorcycle forcing the pickup to veer into the center median and hit 2 of the good Samaritans helping the motorcyclist.

Authorities say that the motorcyclist, the pedestrian, and one of the good Samaritans were declared dead at the scene. Officials identified the victims as Reyes, Vogts, and Celli.

The 4th person suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital.

Deputies are investigating the horrific tragedy and have not released further details at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families of the victims. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured party a quick recovery.

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