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Man Killed in Desert Hot Springs Car Crash at Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue
Man Killed in Car Accident at Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue in Desert Hot Springs
Man Killed in Desert Hot Springs Car Crash at Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue
Desert Hot Springs, California – A 59-year-old man was killed in a car accident on Wednesday night in Desert Hot Springs.
The accident happened in the area of Palm Drive and Hacienda Avenue at around 11:43 p.m., according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.
Tyson Rodriguez of Arcata was driving a Kia Sorrento northbound on Palm Drive when he ran a red light and collided with a Ford Focus that was eastbound on Hacienda Avenue.
The driver of the Ford Focus was transported to an area hospital where he died while receiving treatment.
Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is underway.