ENCINITAS–A bicyclist was injured when a vehicle traveling on Leucadia Boulevard struck him in the bike lane, Sheriff’s deputies said Sunday.
Traffic investigators say a white SUV or similar style crossover vehicle was traveling eastbound Sunday morning on Leucadia Boulevard in Encinitas, when the vehicle veered to the right, striking a bicyclist who was traveling eastbound Leucadia Boulevard in the dedicated bike lane. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, still traveling eastbound on Leucadia Boulevard.
The 41-year-old male bicyclist was conscious after he was struck. He was transported by ambulance to Scripps La Jolla hospital with serious injuries to his leg, face and lower back. The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
The collision is being investigated by the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station Traffic Division.
