Bicycle Rider Injured after Collision with SUV on Paradise Valley Road [San Diego, CA]

1 Hospitalized after San Diego Bicycle Accident

SAN DIEGO, CA (December 10, 2018) – A bicycle rider sustained life-threatening head injuries following a crash with an SUV on November 30.

It was around 10:50 p.m. when the officers came to respond in the 7300 block of Paradise Valley Road and found the victim, Officer Robert Heims of the San Diego Police Department revealed. The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

After an investigation, it was determined that a 52-year-old male driver of a westbound 2018 Nissan Pathfinder on Paradise Valley Road in the No. 1 lane struck the rider, Heims added. According to the driver, he was not able to see where the rider came from.

Alcohol or drugs were ruled out as a factor in the collision. The Traffic Division detectives are currently investigating the incident.

It is vital to never drive when drunk and to always be alert for pedestrians and bicyclists. This is especially true when you are driving in the city, especially when you are driving through a parking lot, a busy intersection, or residential area. An unforeseen accident can be avoided by following the traffic laws and being cautious of the road ahead. Such actions can also ensure the safety of everyone.

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