San Diego, CA (January 24, 2026) – A 60-year-old man sustained major injuries after crashing his electric bicycle near Fifth Ave in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. and prompted an emergency medical response due to the severity of the man’s injuries and reports of a brief loss of consciousness.
Paramedics from UCSD Medic 26 responded to the scene and found the man lying on the side of the street after falling from his e-bike while traveling approximately 25 miles per hour. The patient had not been wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Though the exact cause of the fall remains unclear, responders noted that the incident was unwitnessed, and communication with the injured party was conducted through partial translation due to a language barrier.
The man sustained abrasions to his right forehead and both knees. He reported head and chest pain, and crews documented a positive loss of consciousness. While the patient remained alert and oriented upon evaluation, emergency teams took full spinal precautions and placed a cervical collar as a safety measure. A 12-lead heart monitor showed no immediate abnormalities, but the patient’s condition was deemed serious enough for trauma center evaluation.
He was transported with emergency protocol to Scripps Mercy Hospital with an estimated arrival time of under 10 minutes. Vital signs were stable, and an IV line was established en route. The investigation into the crash remains open, and further details—including the specific location along Fifth Ave and whether mechanical or roadway factors played a role—have not yet been released.
We extend our best wishes to the injured rider and hope for his full and swift recovery.
