The cyclist suffered critical injuries and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
Palm Springs, CA. – A bicyclist was critically injured after being struck by a car early Wednesday morning in Palm Springs.
The collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. at Palm Canyon Drive and Tramway Road, according to Palm Springs Police Department.
A bicyclist was struck by a car in unclear circumstances. A short time later, the vehicle was rear-ended by another car.
The cyclist suffered critical injuries and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
The drivers of the two cars were unhurt.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), there were 45 traffic fatalities reported in Ventura County in 2022. Statewide, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that California recorded 4,428 traffic fatalities in 2022, reflecting ongoing roadway safety concerns.
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