Cathedral City, CA (February 15, 2026) – The Cathedral City Police Department reports that a 48-year-old cyclist died in a crash at the Ortega Rd and Date Palm Dr intersection. Key Details. Location: Ortega Rd & Date Palm Dr. Reported: Feb. 13 at 10:55 p.m. Incident Type: Collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. Injuries: One death; driver received treatment for minor facial wounds. Agency: Police Department of Cathedral City. Here’s What We Know Thus Far. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old Cathedral City resident, was riding west on Ortega Rd. A vehicle traveling south on Date Palm Dr. entered the intersection simultaneously. The bicyclist was declared dead at the scene. The vehicle’s driver was taken to a hospital for minor facial injuries. What’s Not Yet Confirmed. Further information on the events preceding the crash.. Any additional contributing factors.. Timeline for authorities’ release of more findings.. Local Background.
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