The Police Department responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian accident at around 5 a.m. on Palm Drive, south of Varner Road

 Desert Hot Springs Accident
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Palm Drive and Varner Road in Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs, CA – A woman was killed in a Monday morning pedestrian crash on Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs.

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian accident at around 5 a.m. on Palm Drive, south of Varner Road.

It was unclear why the vehicle hit the woman.

Despite life-saving measures, the woman whose name was not disclosed, died at the scene.

The driver remained at the location and cooperated with the officers.

More information about the mishap was not available.

The cause of the incident remains under investigation.