A 16-year-old boy riding a bike in Escondido was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday evening, Escondido Police say.
At about 6:45 p.m., the teen was heading east on Washington Avenue when he crossed Broadway against a red light, according to investigators.
A 42-year-old driver in a white GMC pickup truck hit the cyclist as he rode out in front of her.
The boy, who suffered a major head injury, was taken to the hospital and is undergoing surgery.
The driver of the vehicle stopped to talk with police after the incident, and alcohol does not appear to be a factor, officers say.
Police closed the intersection of Broadway and Washington as they investigated.
The investigation is ongoing.
