![[11-25-2024] Three Injured After Two-Car Collision During Police Pursuit on Washington Street in Palm Desert](https://ak1.to//Q^ER0.webp)
Three people were hospitalized with minor injuries following a two-car collision in Palm Desert during a police pursuit of theft suspects on Monday afternoon, November 25, 2024.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to a business in the 72-000 block of Highway 111 regarding a theft involving three suspects who fled in a white vehicle.
Deputies located the suspect’s vehicle near Hovley Lane and Portola Avenue, but the driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. The vehicle stopped briefly on Washington Street to drop off one of the suspects, who was immediately detained. The driver then collided with another car at Hovley Lane.
The two remaining suspects in the fleeing vehicle and the driver of the other car were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its investigation to determine the charges the suspects may face. Further details have not yet been released.
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.
