Motorcyclist critically hurt in Point Loma hit-and-run crash

Publish Date: 2022/03/30

SAN DIEGO, CA — A 31-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured Tuesday evening in a collision with a hit-and-run driver near San Diego’s Point Loma Heights, reports Times of San Diego.

The crash took place at the intersection of Oliphant Street and Rosecrans Street at about 5:32 p.m.

According to San Diego Police, a 56-year-old man was driving a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport northbound when he made a left turn in the path of the rider, who was going southbound on a 2016 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM. Moments later, a collision occurred.

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries, including fractured ribs, fractures to the left arm and left leg, and a number of other internal injuries.

Authorities said the Mitsubishi driver fled the scene but was followed by a witness, who reported the incident. The suspect was later apprehended near the corner of Plum and Keats.

An investigation by SDPD’s traffic division was underway.

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