Serious Injury Collision in Encinitas 

January 3, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that a serious injury collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist in Encinitas is under investigation.

On Wednesday, January 1, just before 6:00 p.m., deputies from the North Coastal Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a traffic collision that happened near the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and Cerro Street.

A preliminary investigation shows that a 79-year-old woman driving a Hyundai Elantra was driving eastbound on Encinitas Boulevard and collided with a bicyclist just east of Cerro Street. The 45-year-old male bicyclist was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. The use of alcohol or drugs is not believed to be a factor in this collision. 

If you witnessed the collision or may have captured the incident on surveillance or dashcam video, contact Sheriff's Sergeant Jeremy Collis at (760) 966-3555 or via email: Jeremy.Collis@SDSheriff.org.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office