Man Critical in Three-Vehicle Crash on Skyline Drive [San Diego, CA]

75-Year-Old Man Hospitalized after Crash on Skyline Drive in San Diego

San Diego, CA (February 10, 2023) – Thursday evening, a 75-year-old man sustained critical injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Skyline Drive.

The three-vehicle crash in San Diego happened before 7 p.m. on February 9.

 San Diego Police said a 29-year-old woman driving a 2009 Ford pickup was going westbound on 7200 Skyline Drive in the Bay Terrances neighborhood.

On 100 Sychar Road, heading south, was a 75-year-old man operating a 2020 Toyota pickup.

The Ford driver allegedly ran a red light before striking the Toyota’s side. The Ford was impacted and moved into the 7200’s eastbound lanes.

Skyline Drive, sideswiping a 2019 Lexus sedan.

As a result, the Lexus driver suffered minor injuries.

The 75-year-old guy suffered a collapsed lung in addition to shattered ribs and sternum. His wounds are said to be potentially fatal.

Police did not mention if the 29-year-old woman was injured or arrested.

If anybody has information regarding the incident, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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Reckless driving has become more common with the excess of available distractions, such as phones and other smart devices. Many initiatives have been formed in recent years to fight the increase in traffic accidents the state sees annually. 

However, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash each year. It is, therefore, important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a similar traffic collision.

Moreover, if you find yourself unable to safely operate your vehicle, you can always use a rideshare app instead.

If you are troubled in a similar crash in San Diego and suffered injuries, please call our offices immediately at (800) 674-7852. This way, we can start pursuing your compensation claim while you focus on getting better. The aftermath of an accident can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Moreover, the damages that are caused during an accident may change the lives of those involved for a long time. That is why having a personal injury lawyer will be a step in the right direction toward recovery.