A serious traffic collision occurred on Kearny Mesa Road yesterday afternoon, leaving a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries. According to the San Diego Police Department, a 26-year-old woman driving a white Ford Mustang was attempting to turn left into the Target parking lot on the 4100 block of Kearny Mesa Road when she collided with a motorcyclist heading south.
The motorcyclist, a 68-year-old male, sustained critical injuries from the incident, including a collapsed lung and a lacerated liver, requiring emergency surgery. The SDPD reported that alcohol did not appear to factor in the collision. Officer Buttle, a watch commander with the department, oversaw the incident.
The Traffic Division officers from the SDPD responded to the scene to investigate the circumstances of the crash. As they work to piece together the events leading up to the accident, they urge anyone who might have information about the incident to come forward. Calls can be directed to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, a tip line for those who can contribute to the ongoing investigation.
