A bike crash involving a Palm Springs, CA police officer left ten folks, together with the officer, hospitalized throughout an annual vacation parade over the weekend.
The accident occurred round 6 PM Saturday as a whole lot of spectators gathered to observe the thirty second annual Palm Springs Pageant of Lights Parade. Dramatic video posted on social media confirmed the officer dropping management of his bike earlier than barreling right into a crowd of close by folks.
The police officer’s hand was reportedly severed throughout the accident.
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills expressed his regret saying partially, “I feel terrible about the accident and injuries to the very people we protect. I am deeply concerned and hope for a thorough recovery.”
The California Freeway Patrol is conducting a visitors investigation, and an administrative overview by the Palm Springs Police Division will observe. The Chief of police assured the neighborhood of transparency, saying, “After we conduct our investigations, I will report back to the community. Again, I am truly sorry.”
All of the spectators accidents have been reported as non-life-threatening.
