Deadly Palm Springs Rollover Crash Kills 3 on Highway 111

PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 27, 2021) – Friday, Jazmen Thomas, 16 and Dennis Savard, 17 were killed in a rollover crash on Highway 111.

According to the authorities, the incident occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m., near Angel Canyon Trail.

At the time, the teens were occupying a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger that veered off the road and flipped several times.

As a result, both Jazmen Thomas and Dennis Savard died at the scene. The two teens were both residents of Banning.

Meanwhile, paramedics transported the third victim to an area hospital where they also succumbed to their injuries. Rescuers took the fourth victim to Desert Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further details remains ongoing. Once available, more information will be released.


Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the victims. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.


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