[07-14-2024] San Diego County, CA – 60-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured Following Bicycle Vs. Vehicle Hit-And-Run Crash in Rancho Penasquitos

A 60-year-old woman was critically injured following a bicycle vs. vehicle hit-and-run crash in San Diego on Sunday morning, July 14, 2024.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the serious incident happened around 8:40 a.m. at 13100 Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard in the neighborhood of Rancho Penasquitos.

SDPD reported that an unknown driver was traveling along the roadway in the same direction as the woman who was reportedly riding a mountain bike. For still-unknown reasons, the driver allowed the vehicle to veer to the right, striking the bicyclist before quickly fleeing the scene. The suspect vehicle was then described as a silver or charcoal gray mid-sized SUV.

The 60-year-old female victim, whose name and place of origin were not disclosed, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. As per the police, the victim suffered life-threatening injuries, including a fractured spine and significant brain bleeding. There is no word yet on her current condition.

The official cause of the accident is still under investigation. As of this writing, the hit-and-run suspect is still at large.

No further information was immediately available. Potential witnesses are encouraged to contact the police and help solve the case.