San Diego County Sheriff's Department: Serious Injury Accident - Vista

Coronado CA

15 February, 2022

9:33 AM

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Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department: 02/14/2022 4:00 PM On Monday, February 14 around 11:00 a.m., the Sheriff's Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls about a traffic accident involving a motorcyclist in the 1400 block of North Melrose Drive in Vista. Deputies from the Vista Sheriff's Station and the Vista Fire Department arrived on scene to find a 23-year-old man down and unresponsive in the roadway.  He had major injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Further investigation revealed a box truck made a U-turn in front of the motorcycle, causing the collision.  The box truck driver remained on scene.  At this time, It does not appear alcohol was a factor in the collision.  The investigation is ongoing. The motorcyclist remains in critical condition at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Media Contact: Sergeant Eric Cottrell [email protected] Vista Sheriff's Station (760) 940-4551 This press release was produced by San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.