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NATIONAL CITY, San Diego County, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 — A cyclist was reportedly injured on Tuesday morning, November 10, after a crash involving a Kia Sportage on northbound I-5 near Main Division Road in National City. The California Highway Patrol logged the collision shortly before 8 a.m.
The report describes the crash as involving the SUV and a bicycle, though it does not list the cyclist's condition. A tow truck was requested at the scene. Lanes were reported blocked on northbound I-5 as crews worked the scene, and at least one lane remained closed into the morning commute.
No further details on injuries, names, or ages have been released. It remains unclear what led to the collision, and no cause has been confirmed. The CHP has not said whether speed or impairment played a role.
The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are most common for cyclists hit by vehicles?
Cyclists in collisions with cars or SUVs frequently suffer leg and arm fractures, head injuries, and road rash from being thrown onto the pavement. Injury severity usually depends on vehicle speed and whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet.
What usually causes car-bicycle collisions?
Common causes include drivers failing to see cyclists, unsafe passing distances, turning vehicles cutting across a bike's path, and cyclists entering roadways or merge points unexpectedly, such as near freeway on-ramps.
Where do most of these collisions happen?
Many car-bicycle crashes occur at intersections, driveways, and merge areas where a cyclist's path crosses a vehicle's turning or merging path. Crashes involving freeways typically happen near entrance or exit ramps where bicycles aren't normally expected.
What is "dooring" and why is it a risk?
Dooring happens when a parked car's door opens into a cyclist's path, usually with no time for the rider to react. It's a common cause of urban bike injuries, though it does not appear to apply to this freeway incident.
