Ronald Cook Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Avenue 42 in Indio
Ronald Cook ID’d as Man Killed in Indio Crash on Avenue 42 near Jackson Street
Indio, California (May 28, 2021) – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau has identified the man who died Thursday morning following a wrong-way, head-on collision in Indio as Ronald Cook, 38, of Sisseton, South Dakota.
The incident took place on Avenue 42, just west of Jackson Street shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday, May 27.
Cook was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Avenue 42 when his car collided head-on with an oncoming pickup truck.
The truck was then struck by a vehicle traveling behind it.
Man Killed in Indio Wrong-Way Crash on Avenue 42 near Jackson Street
Cook was rushed to John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at around 7:55 a.m. His passenger was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Several other parties involved in the collision were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
The crash caused a closure of the Avenue 42 and Jackson Street intersection for several hours as authorities examined and cleared the scene.
The incident is under investigation by the Indio Police Department.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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