Palm Springs Police closed down a portion of Gene Autry Trail Monday morning for an investigation after a fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
Gene Autry was closed between Mesquite Ave and Seven Lakes Drive in both directions, as of 9 am, according to the PSPD (Update: the road has since been reopened):
Road Open: S. Gene Autry Trail between E. Mesquite Ave and Seven Lakes Drive is now open in both directions. We would like to thank everyone for their patience while the on scene investigation was completed. pic.twitter.com/I9aDI0dqpz
— Palm Springs PD (@PalmSpringsPD) March 18, 2019
The Desert Sun reports that the motorcyclist died in the crash, which happened about 8:30.
Gene Autry Trail is closed between Dinah Shore Dr. and Seven Lakes Blvd in Palm Springs due to a fatal crash. @MyDesert pic.twitter.com/26jPTInJiW
— Colin Atagi (@TDSColinAtagi) March 18, 2019
There were no further details released about the collision.
An AMR paramedic died in a collision on Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. Here a procession begins as his body is removed from the scene. @MyDesert pic.twitter.com/W3qswIy41J
— Colin Atagi (@TDSColinAtagi) March 18, 2019
The section of Gene Autry is expected to be closed for several hours.
