[10-14-2026] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle in Cathedral City

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Cathedral City on Wednesday night, October 14, 2026.

According to the Cathedral City Police Department, officers and firefighters responded to the 67700 block of East Palm Canyon Drive at around 9:42 p.m. following multiple 911 calls.

Firefighters attempted lifesaving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office.

Preliminary findings indicated that the pedestrian was crossing northbound outside a crosswalk when a westbound vehicle struck them. Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Whether impairment contributed to the collision remained undetermined pending toxicology results.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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