Skateboarder Critically Injured after Struck by Minivan on Genesee Avenue at Osler Street [Linda Vista, CA]

Minivan Hits and Critically Injures Skateboarder on Genesee Avenue in Linda

 
LINDA VISTA, CA (November 30,2023) – A skateboarder was critically injured after being struck by a minivan on Genesee Avenue in Linda Vista Tuesday evening on November 28.
 
According to the San Diego Police Department, an 18-year-old man was riding his skateboard eastbound in the 6900 block of Osler Street, on the south side of the Genesee Avenue intersection, against a red light. At that same time, a 45-year-old man was driving a Chrysler Pacifica minivan southbound in the 2700 block of Genesee Avenue in the left lane.
 
Police said the driver had a green light and struck the skateboarder as he crossed Genesee Avenue. The skateboarder then collided with a Nissan Altima driven by a 25-year-old man, who was stopped at the red turn arrow in the northbound left turn lane.

As a result of the crashes, the skateboarder sustained a significant skull fracture and brain bleed. Paramedics rushed him to a hospital in critical condition.

Neither of the drivers were injured in the crash.

SDPD Traffic Division is handling the investigation. They asked anyone with further information to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

When riding a skateboard, always follow the rules of the road. Obey traffic signals and signage where applicable, just like drivers. Keeping our roads safe should always be a top priority.

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