At a California Christmas parade, a police officer doing tricks on his motorbike loses control and crashes into a crowd, injuring around a dozen people.#California #News #PalmSpringsCA #Accident
CAA’s Palm SpringsWhen a police officer riding a motorcycle lost control and collided with a crowd Saturday night, the Christmas parade in Palm Springs, California, took a deadly turn. Nearly a dozen people were hurt in the incident, which led to a state probe.
Crash Details and Injuries
On December 7, 2024, at around 6 p.m., a Palm Springs Police Department traffic officer lost control of his motorbike while riding along the parade route. At the intersection of Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road, the officer, identified as Kenney Merenda, collided with a group of parade participants.
Merenda was reported to have sustained a terrible injury, including a partial amputation of his hand. He is anticipated to regain hand mobility, according to authorities. Eleven others, including the officer, were hurt and treated to local hospitals. The others were treated and released, but two are still in the hospital.
Witness Accounts and Investigation
The police appeared to be pulling a trick, according to witnesses at the site. Some reports speculate that he may have been driving too fast or attempting a wheelie when he lost control. Social media users are sharing videos of the police pulling off the act shortly before the collision.
The investigation into the cause of the collision is being led by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
I am aware of accounts on social media that have footage of the mishap. Officers doing traffic control techniques are also captured on camera. “We will analyze and incorporate all of the available video into the California Highway Patrol’s investigation,” stated Andy Mills, the chief of police in Palm Springs.
Statements and Ongoing Investigations
The Palm Springs Police Department is carrying out an administrative review in addition to the CHP’s investigation into the traffic incident.
“I feel terrible about the accident and injuries to the very people we protect,” Chief Mills said in response to the crash. I am in charge of this department and the officers who work here as Chief of Police. Following our findings, I will provide the community with an update. I apologize once more.
Authorities promise to update the public as additional information becomes available as the investigation continues.
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