Palm Springs, California — A Palm Springs parade accident on Saturday evening left ten people injured, including a police officer. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. along the parade route at the intersection of Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road during the Festival of Lights parade.
All of those involved, including the officer, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The specific cause of the accident is still under investigation.
The California Highway Patrol is conducting the inquiry and has asked for the public’s help. Anyone with relevant videos or images is encouraged to submit them to pscitygovernmentmedia@palmspringsca.gov.
The Palm Springs Police Department expressed gratitude for the community’s support and extended their thoughts to the injured officer, their family, and everyone affected by the accident.
This unfortunate event highlights the unpredictability of public gatherings. We offer our heartfelt thoughts to those affected and hope for a speedy recovery.
