An investigation is underway following a serious injury collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Imperial Beach, officials from the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation confirm. The crash occurred in the 1300 block of Palm Avenue shortly after 8:00 a.m. yesterday.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at the scene to find an unconscious motorcyclist lying face down on the ground. They quickly initiated life-saving measures to try and stabilize the individual until paramedics took over. Despite the gravity of the situation, the unnamed motorcyclist was breathing at the time of transport to the hospital.
The driver of the car involved was present when officers arrived and have reportedly been cooperating with the investigation. A more specialized investigative unit, the Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team, was called upon to determine the precise mechanics of how the collision occurred. However, details surrounding the cause of the accident remain under active examination by authorities.
The Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Those with any knowledge of the collision can contact the substation directly by calling (619) 498-2400.
