Fatal Pedestrian Accident Grapefruit Boulevard in Indio

Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Grapefruit Boulevard

INDIO, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2023) — A fatal Indio pedestrian accident happened late Thursday night on Grapefruit Boulevard.

The deadly crash occurred at around 11:35 p.m. on Dec. 7th, according to the California Highway Patrol.

MyNewsLA reports a driver struck the victim in the 54000 block of Grapefruit Boulevard while the victim was already on the ground. The motorist saw taillights from the driver who reportedly struck the person before them, but they were unable to get any details, the CHP reports.

Police responded to the scene, but unfortunately the person did not survive after suffering major injuries. The name of the pedestrian was not released, pending notification of their next of kin, police said.

The California Highway Patrol is heading up the investigation into the pedestrian accident on Grapefruit Boulevard. They are searching for the suspect’s vehicle with possible front-end damage, but there are no further details at this time.

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