Vista CA— Late this morning, 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.
Motorcyclist in Serious Condition after Collision with Truck in Vista
February 14, 2022
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