![[07-25-2024] 20-Year-Old Female Passenger Seriously Injured Following Motorcycle Crash in Mission Beach](https://ak1.to//k2z46.webp)
A 20-year-old female passenger was seriously injured following a motorcycle crash in San Diego on Thursday night, July 25, 2024.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred at about 11:08 p.m. in a parking lot at 700 Ventura Place in the Mission Beach neighborhood.
SDPD said that a 21-year-old man riding a Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle was supposedly speeding and doing wheelies around the parking lot with a 20-year-old woman passenger. As the rider exited the parking lot, the motorcycle’s front wheel came down violently, causing him to lose control and crash.
The passenger reportedly suffered a skull fracture, an elbow fracture, and forehead avulsions after getting thrown from the motorcycle. Although serious, her injuries were described as non-life-threatening. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Drugs and alcohol are currently being investigated as possible factors in the incident.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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.
