A man named Jose Uzaga was arrested by the Palm Springs Police Department after driving his car through multiple businesses in Palm Springs, including Sunny Days and Destination PSP. The incident occurred on a Friday night at around 10:17 p.m., and the man attempted to ram into the ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue on Museum Way in a maroon SUV.
Unable to reach the statue due to barricades, he continued down N. Palm Canyon Drive and through a walkway between businesses, causing damage along the way. After colliding with the rear window of one business and causing damage to another, he drove onto Palm Canyon Drive and hit a parked car before fleeing the scene. Video footage posted to the Palm Springs Police Department Facebook Page captured the events as they unfolded.
The SUV was later found crashed into another vehicle several blocks away on S. Palm Canyon Drive. Uzaga is suspected of driving under the influence during the incident. Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact the PSPD Traffic Division or Crime Stoppers with information. News Channel 3 encourages civil and constructive conversation around this incident and adheres to its Community Guidelines when sharing thoughts
