[04-08-2024] Riverside County, CA – 19-Year-Old Driver Killed, Five Others Hospitalized Following Reckless Two-Vehicle Crash in Cathedral City

A 19-year-old driver was killed, and five others were hospitalized following a reckless two-vehicle crash in Cathedral City on Monday evening, April 8, 2024.

According to the Cathedral City Police Department, the fatal incident occurred around 9:21 p.m. at Cathedral Canyon Drive between 33rd Avenue and Corral Road.

A vehicle was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it struck another vehicle, which was making a left turn. 

The speeding vehicle continued to hit two mailboxes and two parked vehicles before stopping in a driveway 1,000 feet away from the initial crash site.

The 19-year-old driver of the speeding vehicle succumbed to major injuries at the hospital. A 21-year-old and a 20-year-old passenger suffered fractures, while two juveniles sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The passenger of the other vehicle also suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver was unharmed. All the injured victims were hospitalized.

Additional reports indicate that two loaded, unregistered handguns were discovered inside the first vehicle. Further details have yet to be released.

Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?

Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

• Check yourself for any injuries.

• Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.

• Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.

• Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.

• Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.

• Seek immediate medical attention.

• Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

What A Lawyer Can Do For You

Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. 

The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.