Bicyclist Injured in Car Accident on Eastgate Mall Road [San Diego, CA]

Bicyclist Injured after Crash with SUV in San Diego

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (September 9, 2019) — A 22-year-old bicyclist was injured after crashing with an SUV in an accident on Eastgate Mall Road on Thursday, September 5.
 
At around 7:40 p.m., the female bicyclist rode east in the 4400 block of Eastgate Mall Road. Then she veered from a bike lane into the crosswalk to ride north. After that, she turned in front of an eastbound vehicle, San Diego Police Department Sgt. Michael Tansey stated.
 
 
Then the Honda Pilot driven by a 36-year-old woman struck her, according to Tansey.
 
Emergency responder rushed the rider to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
 
Authorities do not consider drugs or alcohol as a factor in this incident.
 
When driving, it is important to always focus on the road and be aware of your surroundings. This is especially true when driving through an intersection, a neighborhood, or a parking lot. By driving safely and legally, you can help avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents.

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