Erik Verdian Dead, Kevin Atteberry Arrested after DUI Collision on East Palm Canyon Drive [Palm Springs, CA]
![Erik Verdian Dead, Kevin Atteberry Arrested after DUI Collision on East Palm Canyon Drive [Palm Springs, CA]](https://sweetjamesaccidentnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fatal-single-car-accident-300x200.jpg)
Erik Verdian Dead, Kevin Atteberry Arrested after DUI Collision on East Palm Canyon Drive [Palm Springs, CA]
31-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Rear-End Accident on Sunrise Way
PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 3, 2022) – Sunday night, Erik Verdian was killed and Kevin Atteberry was arrested after a DUI collision.
The incident happened around 9:07 p.m., at the intersection of East Palm Canyon Drive and Sunrise Way.
Per reports, Atteberry was driving south when he rear-ended Verdian’s vehicle while he was stopped at a stop sign. The initial impact then caused a collision with multiple other vehicles.
Paramedics arrived and pronounced 31-year-old Verdian, of Burbank dead at the scene. Meanwhile, crews transported his passenger to a nearby hospital with major injuries.
In addition, medics also took 57-year-old Atteberry to a hospital with serious injuries. Upon his release from the hospital, officers will arrest him under suspicion of DUI.
At this time, Palm Springs Officials continue to investigate the East Palm Canyon Drive DUI crash.
No words can mend the broken hearts, and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Erik Verdian.
It is vital to have solid legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a car accident. Reach out to the wrongful death lawyers at Sweet James today. With 20 years of experience in the field, we know what it takes to help you win your case. Our team understands that nothing can alleviate the emotional pain of a death of a loved one, but we can help you seek justice and compensation. Call us at (800) 975-3435 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat. Click here to request a police report.
Free Police Report
If you or your family are involved or affected by this accident and would like the official Police Report of this incident, Sweet James may be able to help.
By clicking the "Get help now" button, you consent for Sweet James LLP, its service provider(s) & affiliates to use automated technology, including calls, texts, and prerecorded messages to contact you at the number and email provided. I understand I am not required to sign or agree to this as a condition of services. Clicking the button "Get help now" below constitutes your electronic signature and certifies the information provided is yours.