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Off-road biker rescued after falling near San Pasqual Valley

Off-road biker rescued after falling near San Pasqual Valley
Posted at 1:21 PM, Mar 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-25 16:21:35-04

SAN PASQUAL (CNS) - A 44-year-old man who fell off a bicycle while riding off-road near San Pasqual Valley had to be rescued by a helicopter Saturday, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department officials.

An open space rescue response was dispatched at about 11:30 a.m. to Highland Valley Road and Old Coach Way, according to spokeswoman Monica Munoz.

The rider, who was reportedly wearing a helmet while mountain biking, lost control, crashed and suffered injuries to his right shoulder and head, Munoz said. He was airlifted to a nearby landing zone and taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

His name was not released and no other injuries were reported.