[02-10-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Bicycle Crash in San Jose

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly bicycle crash in San Jose on Thursday night, February 10, 2022.

The accident happened at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Foxworthy Avenue at around 8:26 p.m.

A southbound 2013 BMW sedan was traveling on Almaden Expressway. As it approached the intersection at Foxworthy Avenue, it struck a westbound bicyclist.

The BMW had a green light at the intersection when the crash occurred. The driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities.

The bicycle rider was critically injured in the mishap and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the rider later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered as factors in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Anyone that can give more information about the accident is urged to contact the San José Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

Many people in the United States are starting to use bicycles to get around. They also use them to exercise or have fun. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as cars, and they must be treated the same way. By law, they must be treated the same way.

On the other hand, people who ride bikes have to deal with the consequences of bicycle accidents. In 2014, there were 50,000 bicycle accidents in the United States. In 2015, there were 45,000 accidents.

There has been a 12 percent rise in the number of bicycle deaths in the United States, even though there has been a decrease in bicycle accidents. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, they found out that 712 bicyclists were killed by cars, and 377 others were killed in other ways.

When riding a bicycle, you must always wear a helmet. The risk of severe brain damage and death is cut by 52% and 44% when helmets protect bicycle riders.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Clara County

Nobody anticipates that they’ll get caught in a traffic accident. An accident may leave victims confused and overwhelmed. It can even be more stressful if you lose a loved one in a fatal crash.

Reach out to a Santa Clara County bicycle accident lawyer at Arash Law as soon as you can after a traffic accident.

An experienced lawyer is very familiar with the claims process, and they will be with you every step of the way. You should call a lawyer as soon as possible after getting involved in a traffic accident.

Our lawyers from Arash Law can help you fight for your rights in court. We will make sure that you get the money that you are owed. As soon as you have a bicycle accident in California, talk to Arash Law about what your next steps might be. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us.