A man was killed following a rollover crash early Thursday, December 24, 2009 on East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City, authorities in Cathedral City reported. The fatal crash occurred at 2:14 a.m. on East Palm Canyon Drive (CA-111), near the Cathedral City Auto Center, about 150 feet west of Bankside Drive. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was partially ejected and died at the scene. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department identified the victim as Henry Arthur, 31, of Palm Springs.
According to reports in the Desert Sun, Arthur struck a water-filled center divider in the construction zone, causing his vehicle to flip and come to rest in the eastbound lanes of the road. Police do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, but an investigation is ongoing. Please keep the family of Henry Arthur in your prayers. The loss of a loved one so unexpectedly is shocking and devastating. Our thoughts and condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved this man.
Based on the reports in the Desert Sun and by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the cause of this crash is not clear. Did Arthur's vehicle malfunction, or did something cause him to strike the guardrail? The family of Henry Arthur would likely benefit from contacting an experienced Riverside wrongful death attorney, for a review of their legal rights and potential liability in this tragic accident. If negligence or wrongdoing is a factor, the family may be entitled to compensation.
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