Horse dies after being hit by multiple cars in Desert Hot Springs

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A horse died Monday night after it was hit by multiple vehicles in Desert Hot Springs.

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Posted by Desert Hot Springs Police Department on Monday, August 7, 2017

Police were called to Palm Drive and 20th Avenue at about 8:30 pm, according to KESQ. A person who had been riding the horse was knocked off and the horse continued walking into the road where it was hit.

The rider was hospitalized and their condition is currently not known.