Coroner IDs Pedestrian Killed In Desert Hot Springs

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA — A woman who was struck and killed Monday morning by a motorist in Desert Hot Springs was identified by the coroner as a Yucca Valley resident.

Elizabeth Wright, 45, died at the scene of the crash that was reported at approximately 5 a.m. in the Palm Drive area, south of Varner Road, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.

According to the agency, the call was a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. Preliminary information indicated that Wright was in the roadway at the time of the crash.

Life-saving measures at the scene were unsuccessful.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. No arrests were announced.

Anyone with relevant information was encouraged to contact Sgt. Chris Saucier at csaucier@dhspd.com, or 760-329-2904, x382.