Court Appearance Delayed for Palm Springs Police Employee Accused of DUI Crash That Killed Officer

A local Palm Springs woman accused of killing a police officer in a DUI-related crash on Thanksgiving made her fourth court appearance today at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Juliana Granados, a police department employee, faces charges in connection to the fatal accident. However, her hearing today was delayed due to the absence of the prosecutor, who was reportedly ill. As a result, the judge decided to push the proceedings back to next week.

Granados’ defense attorney spoke with NBC Palm Springs, revealing that all necessary materials had been provided to the judge. The attorney confirmed that on February 7th, Granados' case will move forward, with a ruling on her bail and the entry of a not guilty plea. The hearing, originally scheduled for this week, will address the specifics of her bail conditions and the formal arraignment.

This incident has drawn significant attention in the Palm Springs community, with many awaiting further details and developments in Granados' case. The outcome of the February 7th hearing will provide more clarity on the charges and potential consequences she faces. As the case unfolds, public interest remains high, and many are hopeful for a swift resolution.