35-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck in Electric Bicycle Crash near Valley Street

CARLSBAD, CA (August 11, 2022) – Sunday evening, 35-year-old Christine Hawk Embree sustained fatal injuries in an e-bicycle accident on Basswood Avenue.

The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m., near Valley Street on August 7th. According to the reports, a woman was riding an e-bike with her 1-year-old child when they were struck by a Toyota SUV.

Medics arrived and transported the Embree and her 16-month-old child to a local hospital. The child was unharmed, however the woman sustained life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital on Monday.

Meanwhile, the 42-year-old female driver of a Toyota 4-Runner involved in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. At this time, San Diego police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash on Basswood Avenue.

The loved ones of Embree set up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses during this difficult time.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Christine Hawk Embree.


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