SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A 24-year-old man was seriously injured when he crashed his electric mountain bike into another vehicle in San Diego's Miramar area, authorities said Thursday.
The accident occurred at around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday when the rider was traveling northbound in the southbound bike lane of 9800 Camino Ruiz, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Police officials said a 31-year-old man traveling eastbound in a gray 2021 Hyundai Venue, approached Camino Ruiz, made a right turn, and the electric bike struck the car.
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for a closed fracture to his left femur, officials said.
Driving under the influence was believed not to be a factor in the crash.
The party responsible was unclear, according to police.
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