SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a collision with a minivan at a Pacific Beach intersection, San Diego Police said.
According to police, the incident happened at around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Loring Street and Soledad Mountain Road.
Police said a 2005 Toyota Sienna was traveling westbound on Loring Street when the van’s 17-year-old driver “failed to see” a motorcyclist enter the intersection, leading to a collision.
The 2005 Suzuki SV650 motorcycle struck the Toyota’s left fender, causing the rider to be ejected from the bike, police stated.
According to police, the 23-year-old motorcyclist suffered a subdural hematoma, lacerated liver, lacerated kidney, belly bleed, lung contusion and right occipital fracture. Police said his injuries were considered life-threatening.
The 17-year-old driver suffered abrasions to his face, police said.
The SDPD Traffic Division is investigating the collision.
