The collision took place around 7:02 p.m. on northbound near Hawthorn Street.

San Diego Motorcycle Crash
Motorcyclist Severely Hurt After Colliding with Semi-Truck in San Diego

, CA. – A motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a semi-truck Friday evening in San Diego, the California Highway Patrol said.

The collision took place around 7:02 p.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near Hawthorn Street.

CHP said a motorcycle and a semi-truck were involved in the accident.

Firefighters responded to the scene and found the rider with major injuries. The motorcyclist was hospitalized in unknown condition.

Authorities are investigating the collision.