Sadly, on the last day of the year 2011 Desert Hot Springs Police Officers and California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a child hit by a car. Upon officer’s arrival, the victim had already been transported by family members to Desert Regional Medical Center. The 18-month old child has been confirmed dead at Desert Regional Medical Center. The victim ‘s name has not been released.
Detectives from the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, with assistance from the Califomia Highway Patrol, are continuing the investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call Detective Raul Sandoval at 760-329-6411 , Ext. 330 or Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP.