A collision in the Talmadge neighborhood has resulted in serious injuries for a 54-year-old e-bike rider. The incident occurred at Fairmount Avenue and Montezuma Road intersection yesterday at approximately 12:40 PM, as detailed in a press release distributed by Officer J. Perales, the SDPD Watch Commander, as confirmed by the San Diego Police Department.
The e-bike rider was heading north on Fairmount Avenue and collided with a vehicle driven by a 66-year-old man transitioning from the Montezuma Road ramp onto Fairmount Avenue. According to the release, the woman exited the marked bicycle lane prematurely and struck the driver-side mirror of the male driver’s vehicle. Although alcohol was not considered a contributing factor to this incident, the Traffic Division is handling the investigation, and they are urging anyone with information to get in contact.
As a result of the collision, the woman sustained serious injuries, including a fractured hip and wrist, and had to be transported to a local hospital for treatment. The San Diego Police Department has not provided further details on her condition following her admittance.
The SDPD is actively investigating the circumstances of the collision and invites public assistance. They encourage individuals with relevant information to reach out to the SDPD Traffic Division or to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, emphasizing the community's role in such enquiries, which serve to both provide aid to ongoing investigations and to ensure the integrity of our thoroughfares remains secure for all who traverse its paths.
