(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a shocking turn of events, the Palm Springs holiday parade was marred by an accident caused by a police officer that injured 10 spectators.
See video footage from the accident in the tweet below!
The officer attempting a maneuver on his motorcycle lost control, injuring not only himself but also innocent bystanders.
As a community seeks answers, many are left wondering how such carelessness could overshadow an event meant to bring festive joy.
At least 10 people were injured when an officer crashed into a crowd during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade just after 6 p.m.
The chaos erupted along the parade route, halting the celebrations and leading to immediate medical response.
Spectators and participants watched in horror as the uncontrolled motorcycle veered off course, propelling into the unsuspecting crowd.
The officer, who was performing a trick, lost control, resulting in the unfortunate accident.
Witnesses claim the officer attempted a wheelie, causing the bike to slide and slam into the spectators, but police have yet to confirm this action.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating to uncover what led to this perilous misjudgment, ABC News reports.
Among the hospitalized were the officer himself, a child with minor injuries, and two senior citizens.
Reports later said one of those injured died in hospital.
An outcry has been raised about the need for proper safety protocols to prevent such accidents in the future.
Emergency responders acted swiftly, with parade ambulances and fire trucks rushing to the scene to tend to those hurt.
“By now most of our community knows at the parade tonight one of our traffic motors had an accident on his motorcycle and unfortunately several citizens and our officer were injured. I feel terrible about the accident and injuries to the very people we protect,” stated Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills, cited by The New York Post.
The accident, which stopped the parade for over an hour, highlights the importance of safety even during festive spectacles.
Moving forward, the Palm Springs community is urged to contribute video or images to aid in the ongoing investigation.
🇺🇸 Breaking: Palm Springs parade crash injures 10
-The 32nd Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade was disrupted when a motorcycle officer lost control during a stunt, injuring 10 people, including an elderly couple.
-Witnesses reported the officer severed his hand mid-trick… pic.twitter.com/GOw5sTJRB1
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