Bicyclist killed when struck by car on Leigh Avenue and Coit Drive in San Jose, California
Fatal Bicycle Crash Reported In San Jose
A man was killed in San Jose Tuesday afternoon when a car hit him on his bicycle, police said.
The collision was reported at 2:52 p.m. at Leigh Avenue and Coit Drive, near Fammatre Elementary School and Ida Price Charter Middle School.
Medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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