![[03-27-2025] Motorcyclist Injured in Collision With Pickup Truck at Catalina Boulevard and Santa Barbara Street](https://ak1.to//2n.webp)
A 21-year-old motorcyclist sustained an open fracture of a wrist following a collision with a pickup truck in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, on Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2025.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. at the intersection of Catalina Boulevard and Santa Barbara Street.
The collision reportedly involved a northbound 2000 Toyota Tacoma and a southbound 2006 Suzuki motorcycle.
Investigators determined that the 31-year-old driver of the pickup truck made a left turn heading westbound on the 1000 block of Santa Barbara Street, placing the vehicle in the path of the motorcycle.
The motorcyclist sustained a wrist fracture and was transported for medical treatment. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured.
Authorities confirmed that drugs or alcohol were not factors in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
