Nicholas Griego Obituary, Death – A tragic three-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving in Cathedral City claimed the life of 31-year-old motorcyclist Nicholas Griego, a resident of Palm Desert. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. at the intersection of Cathedral Canyon Drive and East Palm Canyon Drive.
The collision involved a motorcycle, a pickup truck, and a third vehicle that sustained damage at the scene. Griego was pronounced dead at the site of the crash. The driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
The Cathedral City Police Department is actively investigating the cause of the accident. Traffic disruptions are in effect, with northbound Cathedral Canyon closed at East Palm Canyon and East Palm Canyon shut down in both directions at Cathedral Canyon and Buddy Rogers.
Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to reach out. Contact Traffic Sergeant Anes at (760) 202-2476 or via email at Danes@cathedralcity.gov. Tips can also be submitted through the Cathedral City Police Department website or emailed to tips@cathedralcity.gov.
