68-Year-Old Man Injured in Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on Date Palm Drive [Cathedral City, CA]

Injuries Reported in Cathedral City Pedestrian Accident on Date Palm Drive

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA (June 18, 2025) – Tuesday morning, a 68-year-old man suffered injuries in an alarming hit-and-run crash on Date Palm Drive.

The incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. on Date Palm Drive, south of Gerald Ford, the Cathedral City Police Department revealed.

Police say a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair was crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a white van traveling southbound. The driver of the van fled the scene.

Seconds later, while the man was lying in the roadway, a second vehicle hit him. That driver remained at the scene and was questioned by authorities.

The pedestrian was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs and remains in critical condition.

The white van was last seen heading southbound over the Date Palm Drive Bridge. Anyone with information about the collision or the van’s driver is urged to contact Investigator Albert Felix at 760-770-0343 or Afelix@cathedralcity.gov.

What’s Next after the Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on Date Palm Drive

It is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. By doing so, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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