THOUSAND PALMS, CA (October 8, 2024) — A Good Samaritan was hit and injured by a car on Varner Road near Bob Hope Drive.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the pedestrian accident unfolded after 6:00 a.m. Monday. A woman in a Nissan pickup truck pulled over to help several crash victims involved in a head-on collision. However, as she tried checking on the occupants, an oncoming Chevrolet SUV struck her on the road.
Soon after, CHP officers and paramedics arrived and took her to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.
Authorities investigating the crash learned that a Toyota Camry and a Nissan Frontier had collided head-on on Varner Road when the eastbound Frontier entered the westbound lanes to pass traffic. After that, the woman noticed the victims and attempted to help.
If anyone has more to add to this accident, call the CHP.
The roads are dangerous, especially on interstates and highways and during early and evening hours. Stay in your car and turn your hazard lights on in the event of a crash. Consider the risks when standing on the road after a crash.