Police Motorcycle Officer Injured in Traffic Accident at Jackson Street and Odlum Drive [Indio, CA]

Indio PD Motorcycle Officer Sustains Injuries after Crash with Vehicle on Jackson Street

 
INDIO, CA (April 16, 2023) – An Indio police motorcycle officer was injured in a traffic accident at Jackson Street and Odlum Drive on Saturday afternoon.
 
The accident happened around 3:31 p.m. on April 15, just near the Indian Palms Country club and Resort. According to the CHP, the officer was on a festival traffic duty when he got involved in a crash with a vehicle.
 
First responders airlifted the officer to a nearby hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
 
The driver of the other vehicle was unharmed and cooperated with police.
 
Both vehicles sustained significant damage from the crash.
 
The Indio Police Department is handling the investigation. They urged anyone with information on the case to call them at 760-391-4051 or the CHP Indio office at 760-772-5300.
 
Give way to small vehicles like motorcycles to avoid accidents. Increase your following distance behind motorcyclists and maintain a safe speed. Practice defensive driving, and only drive when you are alert and sober.

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