San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision leaving a bicyclist with serious injuries in the Clairemont Mesa West area of San Diego. 

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at about 9:58 p.m., a 46-year-old male was riding a bicycle northbound on Genesee Avenue approaching the signal-controlled intersection with Mount Herbert Avenue. The bicyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle that was travelling in the same direction. The impact caused the victim to lose control and crash. The vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and sustained fractures to his spine, collar bone and ribs.

Suspect's Vehicle Description

Vehicle debris collected at the scene indicates the suspect’s vehicle may be similar to a red colored 2015-2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The damage to the vehicle is likely to be to the front bumper area.

This photo is a generic photo of the possible suspects vehicle. Not an actual photo of suspect's vehicle. 

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 495-7823 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic Division
  Det. Sgt. Marcelo Populin at (858) 495-7843 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..