Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injury in Hillcrest Crash

Authorities say the motorcyclist suffered a fractured femur after colliding with a vehicle in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A 41-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured femur after colliding with a vehicle in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at the intersection of University Avenue and 8th Avenue when the motorcyclist, who was traveling westbound on University Avenue, collided with the right rear of a Toyota RAV4 that was turning left onto 8th Avenue. Authorities say DUI is not suspected in the incident, but the fault has yet to be determined.

Why it matters

Motorcycle crashes can often result in serious injuries due to the lack of protection for riders. This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and awareness for both drivers and motorcyclists to prevent such collisions, especially in busy urban areas like Hillcrest.

The details

According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash occurred at around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday in the 800 block of University Avenue. The 41-year-old motorcyclist, who was riding a 2024 Harley-Davidson Low Rider, collided with the right rear of a 2022 Toyota RAV4 that was turning left onto 8th Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered a closed right femur fracture as a result of the collision.

  • The crash occurred at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

San Diego Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the crash.

41-year-old motorcyclist

The rider of the 2024 Harley-Davidson Low Rider who suffered a fractured femur in the collision.

41-year-old driver of the Toyota RAV4

The driver of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 that was involved in the collision with the motorcyclist.

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What’s next

The San Diego Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident to determine the fault in the collision.

The takeaway

This crash underscores the importance of safe driving practices and increased awareness between drivers and motorcyclists to prevent such serious incidents, especially in high-traffic urban areas like Hillcrest.