Nicholas Merced Critically Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Camp Pendleton [Oceanside, CA]

Military Police Officer Nicholas Merced Suffers Critical Injuries after T-Boned by Vehicle in Camp Pendleton

 
OCEANSIDE, CA (September 26, 2022) – Officer Nicholas Merced was critically injured in a motorcycle accident on Camp Pendleton early Monday morning, September 26.
 
The 39-year-old victim was on his motorcycle, about five miles inside Camp Pendleton. He was heading to work as a military police officer when a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction made a turn. The driver of the vehicle did not see him and broadsided his motorcycle.
 
First responders airlifted him to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
 
Four days later, Merced remains in critical condition. He suffered an open pelvic fracture, along with fractures in his back, arm, knee and feet. Complications have led to blood clots in his lungs, a heart attack, renal failure and sepsis.
 
On Thursday, he was placed in a medically induced coma.
 
Merced is a military police officer. He is a father of six, including four children with disabilities. His one-year-old twins, have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
 
A fellow military wife set up a Gofundme campaign to help with medical and other expenses.
 
Camp Pendleton officials do confirm an accident investigation is ongoing.
 
Give way to small vehicles like motorcycles to avoid accidents. Increase your following distance behind motorcyclists and maintain a safe speed. Most importantly, only drive when you are alert and sober.

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