[09-11-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Fatal Electric Bicycle Accident Crash in San Jose Results in One Death

One man was struck and eventually killed in a fatal bicycle crash in San Jose last week, Sunday, September 11, 2022.

The crash occurred around 9:49 p.m. at the intersection of Murphy Avenue and Ringwood Avenue.

The San Jose Police Department has reported that the man who was struck by a car while riding an electric bicycle one week ago in San Jose has passed away from his injuries.

Officers were called for a traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist.

A man was approaching the Ringwood/Murphy intersection on his electric bicycle while traveling east. The driver stopped despite having a green light to proceed to the intersection.

A 2017 Lexus sedan rear-ended the stopped bike at that time as it was also moving east on Murphy.

The bicyclist was stabilized and taken to a nearby hospital with moderate wounds.

But on Wednesday, he passed away from injuries-related complications.

The Lexus driver stayed on the scene and assisted with the investigation. According to SJPD, there were no indications of drug or alcohol impairment.

The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office will disclose the victim’s identity after verifying it and informing the victim’s next of kin.

Detective Malvido can be reached at 4206@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 277-4654 if you have any information regarding this investigation.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the number of bicyclists killed in traffic accidents decreased by 3%, from 871 to 846 last year. The majority of traffic fatalities (80%) involve bicycles, while cars are responsible for only 2%.

Bikes are treated the same as cars in the state of California. When riding a bike, you’re considered to be operating a motor vehicle and subject to all the same rules that apply to drivers. Drivers in this predicament are obligated to stop at red lights and position themselves to the right of the road at all times.

The rights of cyclists are routinely disregarded, and many drivers get dangerously close to them. The end result may be catastrophic injury or even death.

California has the highest rate of bicycle fatalities in the United States. It’s to be expected that vehicles on the road and pedestrians in cities will occasionally collide. Between 2016 and 2018, 455 bicyclists lost their lives in California.

Santa Clara County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Bicyclists frequently suffer life-threatening injuries in collisions, necessitating costly medical attention and long recovery times. Income decline is another possible outcome. Broken bones, road rash, head, and brain injuries, crush injuries, and organ damage are common among bicycle accident victims.

The victims of the recent California bicycle accident can count on our support.

After a car accident, it’s important to contact a lawyer right away. A personal injury lawyer can help you no matter how severe your injury is. You can rest assured that you will receive fair compensation for lost income, medical bills, and emotional distress.

Our Santa Clara County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the compensation you need and deserve if you were injured in a bicycle accident. Our careful preparation and management of each case increase the likelihood that you will be successful in your claim. Please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.