The collision occurred around 5:08 p.m. in the 84000 block of Indio Boulevard, the Riverside County Fire Department reported.
Indio, CA. — A driver was hospitalized Sunday evening after crashing into a tree along Indio Boulevard, according to authorities.
The collision occurred around 5:08 p.m. in the 84000 block of Indio Boulevard, the Riverside County Fire Department reported.
Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle heavily damaged with the motorist trapped inside.
Crews used hydraulic rescue tools to free the injured driver before transporting the individual by ground ambulance to a trauma center for treatment.
Details regarding the extent of the person's injuries were not immediately available.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Officials said it was not yet clear whether alcohol, drugs, or excessive speed played a role.