SAN DIEGO, CA – A 57-year-old woman went to the hospital Tuesday after losing control of her bike and crashing in northwest San Diego, reports Fox 5 San Diego.
The incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 10300 Aero Drive, which is just east of I-15, or the Escondido Freeway.
The circumstances of the crash are unclear, but authorities say the woman was hospitalized with serious head trauma after falling from the bicycle.
At this time, it does not appear that any motor vehicles were involved in the accident, though police are encouraging anyone with information to share about the crash to contact the San Diego Police Department.
If you’ve been hurt in a bike or pedestrian accident in San Diego County, you’ll have a stronger case if you follow the appropriate protocol immediately after the crash. First, if you are able, be sure to prevent any further injuries by moving out of the roadway. Next, exchange insurance information with the motorist that hit you and contact the police to request they come to the scene and provide an official accident report. You might also consider taking pictures at the scene of the accident for further evidence. Finally, reach out to the San Diego area pedestrian accident attorneys at HHJ Trial Attorneys for a free case evaluation by calling 1-619-INJURED or completing the contact form on our website.
