Motorcyclist Killed in Cathedral City Crash

20-Year-Old Rider Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City

Motorcyclist Killed in Cathedral City Crash

Cathedral City, California: A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a car Sunday night in Cathedral City, authorities said.

The Cathedral City Police Department said they were notified about the crash at around 9:13 p.m. near Date Palm Drive and 35th Avenue.

A preliminary investigation showed that a motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Date Palm Drive when he collided with a car turning onto the same road from Royal Palms Country Club.

The 20-year-old rider suffered major injuries in the accident. Cathedral City firefighters responded and attempted CPR, but the motorcyclist died at the scene.

The male driver and sole occupant of the car was not hurt. Officers said drugs or alcohol were not contributing factors on the motorist’s part.

The crash left Date Palm Drive closed between 35th Avenue and Victoria Driver for several hours.