On Sunday, 52-year-old Gilberto Gomez, of Indio, and 17-year-old Oscar Juarez Barrios, of Mecca, lost their lives following a hit-and-run collision on Highway 111.
As per the initial information, officers got the reports of the crash at around 4:33 a.m. at Fred Waring Drive. On arrival, emergency responders declared Gomez and Barrios deceased. Paramedics transported one injured victim to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.
The events that have led up to the accident remain unknown at this time. Officials have not provided any description of the suspect or the hit-and-run vehicle. No other details are immediately available.
The authorities will continue to investigate the crash.
September 14, 2021
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