Palm Springs, CA

Just after 6 p.m. a PSPD traffic officer was involved in an accident on the parade route at Palm Canyon Dr. and Amado Rd. Ten people, including the officer suffered non-life threatening injuries. They are being treated at local hospitals.

California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident and is requesting video and images be emailed to PSCityGovernmentMedia@palmspringsca.gov.

The City appreciates the community’s support. Their thoughts are with the officer, his family and all of those injured today.

Updated: Statement From Chief Of Police

“By now most of our community knows at the parade tonight one of our traffic motors had an accident on his motorcycle and unfortunately several citizens and our officer were injured. I feel terrible about the accident and injuries to the very people we protect. I am deeply concerned and hope for a thorough recovery. CHP has been asked to conduct a complete traffic investigation and we will conduct an administrative investigation. As Chief of Police, I am responsible for this department and the men and women who serve. After we conduct our investigations I will report back to the community. Again, I am truly sorry.”