![[01-08-2025] Driver Killed, Another Injured After Wrong-Way Collision on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert](https://ak1.to//78My.webp)
A driver was killed, and another sustained minor injuries in a three-vehicle collision on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert on Wednesday night, January 8, 2025.
According to the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station, deputies responded to the crash at approximately 9:46 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Country Club Drive, west of El Dorado Drive.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes collided with two vehicles heading westbound.
Paramedics pronounced one driver dead at the scene, while another driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The identity of the deceased driver is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Authorities have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs were factors in the collision.
The crash temporarily closed intersections at Country Club Drive and El Dorado Drive, as well as Country Club Drive and Desert Falls Drive.
The Palm Desert Traffic Team is leading the investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
