Kurt Scheel ID’d as Pedestrian Killed in Palm Desert Crash at Dinah Shore Drive and Miriam Way

Palm Desert, California (February 29, 2020) – Kurt Scheel, 52, of Rancho Mirage, has been identified as the pedestrian who died Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Palm Desert.

At around 5:58 p.m. Thursday, February 27, the officers received a report regarding the accident in the area of Dinah Shore Drive and Miriam Way.

Police said a Chevrolet Suburban hit Scheel while he was walking across the road inside a designated crosswalk.

Scheel died at the scene.

The 34-year-old Palm Desert man driving the Suburban remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. He was later released.

Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the crash.

An investigation into the wreck is underway.

A person on foot is no match for a large, multi-ton vehicle. Pedestrians have virtually no protection when they are hit by cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other vehicles. Sadly, this often leads to catastrophic injuries and/or death.

Was your loved one killed after being struck by a motor vehicle? You may be entitled to financial compensation, and Alpine Law Group can help.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

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