A San Diego police motorcycle officer, on his way to work, was seriously injured in a traffic collision in San Marcos, near San Diego, California.
Officer Bruce Byrd was reportedly riding his motorcycle eastbound on Borden Road when this San Diego area accident occurred at Palo Alto Court about 5:50 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
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As the officer approached the intersection, a 27-year-old Escondido woman driving a 2000 Honda Civic northbound on Palo Alto Court turned left onto westbound Borden Road in front of Byrd’s motorcycle, said sheriff’s Sgt. Stephanie Guerra; the motorcycle accident happened seconds later.
After his motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the Civic, Byrd sustained a broken leg, hip injury and laceration to his head, according to Guerra. Though seriously injured, the officer was conscious when an ambulance took him to Palomar Medical Center, said sheriff’s Lt. Jim Walker.
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While the exact cause of this motorcycle-car accident hasn’t been determined, both the officer and the driver of the Civic should consult a San Diego accident law firm. Our San Diego accident lawyers are experienced in handling complicated cases that involve private and public vehicles. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident or a motorcycle accident, please call 877-702-7274 to speak to a San Diego accident attorney today.
