[05-02-2026] San Diego County, CA – 12-Year-Old Boy Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in E-Bike Crash in Carmel Valley

A 12-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries after colliding with a vehicle while riding an e-bike in Carmel Valley, San Diego County, on Saturday evening, May 2, 2026.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash occurred around 5:40 p.m. in the 5500 block of Del Mar Heights Road.

Authorities stated that the boy was riding westbound in a bike lane and attempted to make a left turn onto southbound Old Carmel Valley Road when he was struck by the front passenger side of a Tesla Model Y traveling westbound.

The boy sustained serious injuries, including a fractured collarbone and multiple brain bleeds, and underwent surgery. The 64-year-old driver of the Tesla was not injured, and police reported that alcohol was not a factor in the collision.

The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating the crash.

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