Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run crash near Pearl Hotel

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A 42-year-old man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday in the Roseville/Fleetridge neighborhood, according to the San Diego Police Department.

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The incident happened around 6:20 p.m. in the 1400 block of Rosecrans Street near Fenelon Street. Police say the man was riding a KTM motorcycle southbound in the right lane just before the collision. An unknown vehicle, also traveling southbound in the left lane, made a sudden right turn onto Fenelon Street — cutting across the motorcycle’s path and striking the rider.

The motorcyclist sustained a serious knee injury that may require surgery and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The vehicle fled the scene without stopping, police said. Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect vehicle and are asking any witnesses to come forward.

SDPD's Traffic Division is leading the investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact police or call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.