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POLICE MEDIA ADVISORY
315 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Office 619-691-5137 Fax 619-691-5281





To: All News Media
Phone: 476-5301 Fax: 409-5435

From: Chula Vista Police Department Phone: 691-5151

Subject: Serious Injury Traffic Collision Date: 7/13/12
Message:

On 07-12-2012 at approximately 2:50 PM, officers from the Chula Vista Police Department responded to a report of a traffic collision in the area of Broadway and C St. When officers arrived on scene, it was discovered that the incident involved a bicyclist. No other vehicles were involved. Officers on scene determined that there were serious injuries to the bicyclist and the Chula Vista Police Traffic Bureau was called to the scene.

A 39-year-old adult male was riding his bicycle North along the West curb line of 00 Broadway, on a downgrade. A witness saw him loose control and begin to tumble on the roadway. He suffered a serious head injury and was transported by ambulance to UCSD Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet. He succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at UCSD.

The Chula Vista Police Traffic Bureau is currently investigating the collision. Investigating officers are Officers Walker, and Salazar.