SAN DIEGO — A 21-year-old man was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a car in the Barrio Logan area, police said Wednesday.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Main and Vesta streets at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, said San Diego police Officer Dino Delimitros.

The rider was transported to a hospital for treatment of a broken femur and clavicle, he said

Cause of the San Diego Crash

According to news reports, the victim was riding eastbound on Main Street when the Chevrolet, travelling westbound, turned left in front the motorcycle’s path, onto Vesta Street. The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the San Diego Police Report Traffic Division. It is unclear how fast the car or the motorcycle were travelling when the crash occurred.

Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

If the investigation determines that the driver of the Chevrolet is responsible for causing this crash, by failing to yield to the right-of-way of the motorcyclist, the driver may be liable for the victim’s injuries. Compensation recovered in a San Diego motorcycle accident personal injury claim may include damages for medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Following a serious injury accident such as this one, the victim or his family would be well-advised to contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer, such as Gary A. Kessler for a free consultation. Gary A. Kessler,  a skilled attorney can review the accident report, and advise the victim and his family of their best course of action following this motorcyle accident.