Bicyclist hit by car, seriously injured

MIRAMAR (KUSI) – A 72-year-old man was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Miramar Sunday. 

The crash occurred at around 7:50 a.m., at the intersection of Miramar and Kearny Villa road, San Diego police said.   

The man allegedly attempted to cross the street against a red light. Upon impact, the man was thrown from his bicycle.

He suffered life-threatening injuries to his spleen, lungs and ribs and was rushed to a hospital.   

Police did not believe alcohol to be a factor, Lasher said.