Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Friars Road [Mission Valley, CA]

70-Year-Old Man Hospitalized after Motorcycle Accident on Friars Road in Mission Valley

 
MISSION VALLEY, CA (February 7, 2022) – A 70-year-old man sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident on Friars Road, Friday afternoon.
 
According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident happened on February 4 at about 1:25 p.m. A 2004 Honda Element that was leaving a parking spot attempted to make a U-turn. Then, the vehicle collided with a westbound motorcycle in the No. 2 lane.
 
Emergency crews transported the motorcyclist to a hospital for treatment of serious leg injuries. As per reports, the man sustained an open compound fracture to the left humerus, a closed fracture of the left radius, and an open fracture to the left tibia and fibula.
 
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Honda driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
 
San Diego police continue to investigate the cause of the accident. Anyone with information can call San Diego Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
 
When behind the wheel of any vehicle, make sure to double-check your blind spots before turning, switching lanes, or entering intersections. Practice defensive driving at all times and be on the lookout for motorcycles and other vehicles.

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