One Hospitalized After Thermal Crash

THERMAL, CA — A two-vehicle collision in Thermal Wednesday caused one person to be taken to a hospital due to a pain complaint, authorities said.

The crash occurred shortly after noon Wednesday on Route 86 and 62nd Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer David Torres.

CHP records indicate that a Toyota Camry and Ford Focus were involved in the collision, in which a vehicle allegedly ran a red light and struck a southbound vehicle.

Approximately 30 minutes later, the patient was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center, where the victim's condition was not immediately clear.

—City News Service