A preliminary investigation revealed that the bicyclist moved into traffic in front of an oncoming car when they were hit.
Palm Springs, CA – A cyclist was hospitalized with critical injuries after being hit by a car Wednesday morning near the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood of Palm Springs.
According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the incident transpired around 8:36 a.m. on Highway 111 near Gateway Drive.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the bicyclist moved into traffic in front of an oncoming car when they were hit.
After the accident, the vehicle was struck from behind by another car.
The cyclist was hospitalized in critical condition.
The drivers and passengers involved in the crash were not injured. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
PSPD is investigating the accident.
Bicycle safety in California has shown significant improvement, marked by a sharp 20.8% decrease in fatalities between 2022 and 2023. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and SafeTREC, bicyclist deaths fell from 183 to 145 during that period, with provisional 2024 and 2025 data suggesting a continued downward trend toward approximately 105 annual deaths. Despite these gains, California still accounts for roughly 12% of all national bicyclist fatalities, with urban areas being the primary danger zones.
Detailed analysis reveals that 90% of fatal crashes occur in urban settings, particularly on major arterials where speed limits often exceed 40 mph. Demographically, adult males remain the most vulnerable group, representing over 80% of fatalities, with those aged 55–64 being the most frequently involved. Nearly half of all serious injuries occur during the late afternoon and evening hours (3 PM to 9 PM).
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