Driver Arrested for Felony Hit-and-Run, DUI After Striking Bicyclist in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, CA — “On Sunday, December 14, at approximately 7:13 p.m., Palm Springs Police Department dispatch received a report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of Avenida Caballeros and Vista Chino.
Officers responded and located an adult male bicyclist who had sustained moderate injuries. The bicyclist was alert at the scene and was transported for medical treatment.
During the investigation, officers determined the involved vehicle had fled the scene. Through the use of investigative tools, officers identified and located the suspect vehicle at a residence within the city of Palm Springs. Officers contacted the registered owner, identified as Andre Colucci, a resident of Palm Springs.
Through the investigation, officers determined Colucci was the driver involved in the collision and that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Colucci was arrested for felony hit-and-run resulting in injury and driving under the influence causing injury, in violation of California Vehicle Code sections 20001 and 23153.
Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Palm Springs Police Department Traffic Division at (760) 323-8125.”
