Two juveniles were hospitalized with major injuries after they were struck by a vehicle while riding their bikes in La Quinta, authorities said.

The crash was reported at 9:05 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Highway 111 and Adams Street, where responding deputies found two juveniles who had been struck while riding their bikes across Highway 111, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The suspect vehicle fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival, but was later located and detained in La Quinta. The driver was identified as 47-year-old Jose Villegas Orbe of Palm Springs.

Investigators said they suspect Orbe was intoxicated at the time of the crash and was allegedly also involved in a hit-and-run crash in Indian Wells.

He was previously placed on probation for drivi

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