Palm Springs, United States - December 07, 2024 A Palm Springs police officer lost control of his motorcycle during the Christmas parade on December 7, 2024, crashing into a crowd and injuring at least nine people. The dramatic incident was captured in a video published by X user Young Republican on December 8, filmed from the Hyatt hotel on North Palm Canyon Drive. According to witnesses, the officer, attempting a trick, lost control of his motorcycle and plowed into spectators just after 6 p.m. Among the injured were a child with minor to moderate injuries, two senior citizens, and four other individuals who were taken to the hospital. The officer, who lost his hand in the crash, also sustained non-life-threatening injuries. First responders acted swiftly, providing immediate care to the injured and transporting them to local hospitals. The City of Palm Springs confirmed that the injuries were not life-threatening, and the community is now praying for the recovery of all those affected.