High Winds, Fatal Crash Leads To Multiple Palm Springs Closures

Palm Desert CA

15 February, 2022

1:15 PM

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PALM SPRINGS, CA —One person was killed Tuesday when a vehicle rolled over and caused the driver to suffer fatal injuries, authorities said. The Palm Springs Police Department alerted the public at 8:21 a.m. that Gene Autry Trail between Salvia Road and Via Escuela was closed for an unknown duration to a fatal accident and high winds. Lt. William Hutchinson said the road was expected to remain closed after police clear the area due to the winds. Indian Canyon Drive between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue was also closed due to high winds. The cause of the accident was under investigation. In addition to the fatal crash closure, Palm Springs police also reported multiple road closures due to the high winds. Indian Canyon Drive was closed from Garnett to Sunrise Parkway, just north of Tramview. Tramview is closed due to high winds and low visibility. Gene Autry will remain closed through Wednesday due to high winds and low visibility, Hutchinson reported. Drivers should seek alternate routes.