SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – A 22-year-old pedestrian was hit by a bicyclist Sunday night in Torrey Pines and was injured. The woman was walking her dog east on Carmel Valley Road near Caminto Del Barco around 9 p.m. when she was hit from behind and knocked to the ground, according to San Diego Police Detective Dan Wall. After being hit, the victim got up and walked home.

However, she later went to the hospital and it was determined she had suffered a double skull fracture. Police were called to the hospital around 1 a.m. The woman was not able to provide a description of the bicyclist or his bicycle.

Our hearts go out to the woman injured in this accident. Fracture injuries of any kind can be very difficult to fully heal and rehabilitate. When it is a skull that is fractured, it is even more serious because it can have implications for brain health. If you have suffered a head injury in an accident caused by someone else’s recklessness or negligence, the lawyers at Berman & Riedel, LLP are here to help you.

Contact the firm to set up a case consultation to evaluate your legal options. You can also visit www.bermanlawyers.com to learn more about personal injury law and the firm.