Marc was hit by a vehicle at about 12:17 a.m. on December 11, 2025, at the intersection of Pierson Boulevard and Western Avenue.
Desert Hot Springs, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff’s-Coroner has released the identity of a pedestrian who died in a crash at an intersection in Desert Hot Springs early Thursday.
The coroner identified the deceased victim as Nolasco Marc, a 51-year-old man from Desert Hot Springs.
Marc was hit by a vehicle at about 12:17 a.m. on December 11, 2025, at the intersection of Pierson Boulevard and Western Avenue.
Investigators said Marc was in the travel lane of the roadway when he was hit. The driver stopped, contacted 911, and attempted to render aid to Marc.
Marc was pronounced dead at the scene at about 12:23 a.m. the same day.
Original Story
Desert Hot Springs, CA – A pedestrian was killed early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the area of Pierson Boulevard and Western Avenue, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.
Officers were called to the scene just after 12:17 a.m. for a report of an injury collision.
The pedestrian was found in the roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the driver immediately stopped after the crash, called for help, and attempted to provide aid before first responders.
Early findings show no signs that alcohol or unsafe driving played a role in the crash.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
In 2022, Desert Hot Springs recorded 166 victims killed or injured in total fatal and injury collisions, according to data from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The city has faced ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety, particularly along major thoroughfares like Palm Drive, where speeding and inattentive driving are frequently cited issues. Specific categories of concern for the city, based on 2022 data, included 19 victims in alcohol-involved collisions, 15 victims who were pedestrians, and 10 victims involved in motorcycle crashes. The city’s rankings within the OTS system (comparing 90 similar cities) indicated a particularly high relative concern for pedestrian-involved incidents, ranking 15th, and a low ranking for bicyclist incidents (83rd), although there were 2 bicyclist victims. The issue of traffic fatalities has been a point of focus in the broader Coachella Valley area, with reports indicating a rise in overall traffic fatalities in the region in 2021. In response to community concerns and specific tragedies, the Desert Hot Springs Police Department has acknowledged speeding as a major issue and has increased enforcement efforts, including a recent grant award of $90,000 from the Office of Traffic Safety to enhance road safety.
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