Bicyclist, 74, Gravely Hurt in Crash In San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — A 74-year-old bicyclist is fighting for his life after crashing in Mira-Mesa, according to the San Diego Police Department.

The man suffered grave injuries when his bike struck the curb in the 10700 block of Camino Santa Fe shortly before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to authorities. The impact threw the rider into the roadway.

Paramedics took him to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, including a brain bleed, a broken collarbone and several fractured ribs, according to police.

It wasn't clear what caused him to lose control of his vehicle.

City News Service and Patch Staffer Paige Austin contributed to this report.