Sheriff’s vehicle hit while responding to call in Thousand Palms

THOUSAND PALMS (CNS) - A Riverside County Sheriff's vehicle was involved in a collision while responding to a call in Thousand Palms today, the California Highway Patrol reported. The deputy was traveling north on Monterey Avenue through the intersection when a Chevrolet Cobalt driving westbound on Varner Road hit the sheriff's vehicle, according to CHP Officer Jacquelene Quintero. CHP logs show the accident was reported at 10:51 a.m., and the intersection of Varner Road and Monterey Avenue was shut down minutes later. There was no immediate word on any injuries.