Teen Seriously Injured In E-Bike Collision In San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — A 17-year-old boy driving an e-bike was seriously injured in a collision involving another vehicle in the Bay Park area, authorities said Sunday.

The accident occurred around 5:10 p.m. Saturday in the 2600 block of Fairfield Street, near the intersection of Huxley Street, just a few blocks from Western Hills Park, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Police said a 41-year-old man behind the wheel of a 2001 Mercedes traveling southbound on Fairfield Street made a left turn and the two collided.

"The driver of the e-bike was ejected and suffered multiple facial fractures. Driving under the influence was not a factor in the collision," a public information officer with the department told City News Service.

The teen was not wearing a helmet, and was taken to a hospital. His condition was unclear, officials said.

The collision was under investigation to determine who was at fault, according to the department.
Authorities urged anyone with information related to the accident to contact the SDPD or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

— City News Service