Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision at Washington Street and 3rd Avenue in Hillcrest

Man Hospitalized after Hillcrest Motorcycle Crash at Washington Street and 3rd Avenue

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision at Washington Street and 3rd Avenue in Hillcrest

Hillcrest, California – A motorcyclist sustained severe injuries after colliding with a vehicle in Hillcrest on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the authorities, the accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Washington Street and 3rd Avenue.

San Diego Police Department said a 48-year-old man was driving a black 206 GMC Sierra truck westbound on Washington Street approaching the intersection.

At the same time, a 26-year-old man was riding a 2010 Aprilia RSV4 sport motorcycle eastbound on Washington Street, also approaching the intersection.

The truck driver entered the intersection and made a turn onto 3rd Avenue, striking the rider.

The motorcyclist sustained a skull fracture and a brain bleed and was rushed to hospital by first responders.

Alcohol and drugs appeared to be a factor in the crash, according to the police.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.