San Marcos Crash at San Marcos Blvd. and Via Vera Cruz Injures Bicyclist

SAN MARCOS, CA (September 21, 2022) – On Tuesday in San Marcos, an elderly bicyclist was struck and seriously injured. The September 20 crash occurred where Via Vera Cruz and San Marcos Boulevard intersect.

The time was roughly 9:15 a.m., the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said.

An elderly man was riding a bicycle when he was struck, according to reports, but the manner in which the crash happened has not been described. The line of travel of the vehicle and the bicycle is not clear from reports.

Responders found the man who had been riding the bicycle suffered severe injuries to his leg and head. They transported him to Palomar Medical Center.

His condition was described as potentially life threatening, reports say.

He was identified only as 79 years old. His name and city of residence have not been reported.

The person who was driving the vehicle stayed at the crash site and cooperated with the investigation, according to Charles Morreale. Morreale is a sergeant with the Sheriff’s Department.

The driver was identified only as 23 years old. The person’s name, gender, and city of residence have not been reported.

Investigators are at work to understand how and why the crash happened. If anyone has information about the crash, the person can call Jerry Dana, who is a deputy.

The number is 760-510-5259.

Calls can also be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers. That number is 888-580-8477.

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