Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run at Oliphant Street and Rosecrans Street [Point Loma, CA]

Police Arrest Hit-and-Run Driver after Critically Injuring Rider at Oliphant and Rosecrans Streets

 
POINT LOMA, CA (April 1, 2022) – A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run crash at Oliphant Street and Rosecrans Street, late Tuesday afternoon.
 
The crash happened around 5:32 p.m. on March 29. According to the San Diego Police Department, a 56-year-old man was driving a white 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport northbound. He made a left turn in front of the motorcyclist on a gray 2016 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM at the intersection and struck him.
 
As a result, the 31-year-old motorcyclist suffered fractured ribs, a fractured left arm, a fractured left leg and other internal injuries. Paramedics rushed him to a hospital in critical condition.
 
Meanwhile, the driver drove away. A witness pursued him and notified police.
 
Police later arrested the suspect at Plum and Keats streets.
 
The department’s Traffic Division is handling the investigation. Anyone with further information is asked to call 858-495-7919 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
 
When driving, watch out motorcycles to avoid accidents. Increase your following distance behind motorcyclists and maintain a safe speed. Also, do not leave the scene when you get involved in an accident. Pull over and call 911.

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