A 24-year-old woman suffered major injuries Saturday after she was struck by a car in University City, authorities reported. The accident occurred at the intersection of Genesee Avenue and La Jolla Village Drive just before noon on April 17, 2010. According to reports in the San Diego Union Tribune, the woman, who was not identified, was riding northbound on Genesee Avenue when she was hit by a 2004 Infiniti sedan that was travelling west on La Jolla Village Drive.
Witnesses reported the windshield of the Infiniti was shattered, and authorities said that the woman's injuries were serious, but did not appear to be life-threatening. San Diego police are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
This UTC area accident is at least the second major accident involving a cyclist on Genesee Avenue in the last six months. On November 9, 2009, a 63-year-old San Diego man was killed when his bicycle collided with a police car at the intersection of Genesee Avenue and Governor Drive, about 1.5 miles from the location of this April 17 accident.
Fault and Liability Issues
Based on the news report of the accident, it is unclear why the accident occurred and who was at fault for the accident. In the course of their investigation, police will hopefully determine if the driver of the Infiniti was at fault, or if the cyclist rode into the path of the car. If the driver of the Infiniti caused this accident, he may be held financially liable for the cyclist's medical expenses, any lost earnings caused by the accident, and her pain and suffering.
While this crash remains under investigation, the family of the injured cyclist would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and skilled San Diego bicycle accident lawyer who can explain the unique legal issues of this accident, and help the family protect their legal rights and understand their options. Depending on how the accident occurred, the cyclist may be entitled to compensation for her injuries even if the driver is not cited for the accident by law enforcement.
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