Police said a 27-year-old man was riding a homebuilt pocket bike when he failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection and collided with a 2016 Lexus SUV that was heading north on Chamoune Avenue

San Diego Accident
One Hurt in San Diego Accident on Thorn Street and Chamoune Avenue

, CA.- A bicyclist was injured in a collision with a vehicle in San Diego on Sunday evening, according to a report by the San Diego Police Department.

The crash took place at about 7:05 p.m. August 18, in the 4500 block of Thorn Street at Chamoune Avenue.

Police said a 27-year-old man was riding a homebuilt pocket bike when he failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection and collided with a 2016 Lexus SUV that was heading north on Chamoune Avenue.

The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said DUI is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.