A serious injury collision occurred yesterday morning in Mission Valley East, sending a 19-year-old motorcyclist to the hospital with multiple fractures. According to the San Diego Police Department's Watch Commander's Log, the accident happened at 8:04 AM on 1400 Camino Del Rio South.
The incident report states that the young man was on his 2015 Honda PGM-FI motorcycle when a 46-year-old woman driving a 2023 Mazda CX-30 attempted to merge into the roadway from a driveway, cutting off the motorcyclist. As a result of the abrupt stop, the motorcyclist was ejected from his bike. He sustained an open fracture to the right ankle, fractures to his left leg, and a significant laceration to the left thigh. His injuries, while serious, are not life-threatening.
Traffic units responded to the scene and are handling the ongoing investigation. Officer S. Foster, the Watch Commander overseeing the case, has yet to release additional details regarding the cause of the accident or whether any citations have been issued. The identity of the involved individuals has not been disclosed, preserving their privacy during the preliminary stages of the investigation.
The male was transported to a local hospital, where he is currently being treated for his injuries. The SDPD requests that anyone with information about this incident come forward. Witnesses or those with knowledge about the accident can call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
