SAN DIEGO - A 21-year-old motorcyclist was horribly struck and injured by a pickup truck yesterday morning, 10 News reported. The terrible crash occurred at the intersection 4th Avenue and Broadway just around 8:40 a.m Friday. According to Sgt. Ray Battrick of the San Diego Police Department, the motorcyclist was traveling south on 4th when he was hit by a 23-year-old man driving east in a 1979 Chevy pickup. The motorcyclist suffered a broken hip and other leg injuries after the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment. No other details were released regarding the incident or the names of the individuals involved.
Accidents involving motorcycles and automobiles can yield catastrophic injuries, and at times, can be fatal for the motorcyclist as there are no barriers protecting or embracing the impact of a collision. Therefore, in situations where it is not evident what exactly happened and why, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego motorcycle accident lawyer. An attorney who has handled personal injury claims can protect the victim's legal rights and ensure the he is fully compensated for his injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings due to time away from work, pain and suffering, or other related damages in the January 20th motorcycle accident.
Sources: 10 News
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