Indio, CA. – A motorcyclist was injured in a collision in Indio on Saturday afternoon.
The accident happened around 12:40 p.m. on Pinto Basin Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A motorcycle reportedly crashed in unclear circumstances.
The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
In the 2023 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) crash rankings, Indio reported 257 total victims killed or injured in traffic collisions, placing the city 82nd out of 103 similar-sized cities, indicating a moderately high level of serious crashes compared with peers. Alcohol-involved collisions accounted for 38 victims (54/103), with the 21–34 age group contributing a notable portion. Indio also recorded 18 pedestrian and 18 bicyclist victims (both 67/103), highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users. Speed-related fatal and injury collisions were 21 (97/103) and 30 nighttime collisions (62/103), while hit-and-run incidents numbered 9 (93/103), suggesting persistent traffic safety challenges. Additionally, the city reported 127 DUI arrests in 2023 (37/103), reflecting enforcement efforts aimed at reducing impaired driving.
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