Bicyclist Injured in VTA Light Rail Collision near Diridon Station [San Jose, CA]

Bicyclist Injured in VTA Light Rail Collision near Diridon Station [San Jose, CA]
Bicyclist Injured in VTA Light Rail Collision near Diridon Station [San Jose, CA]

Man Hospitalized after Collision with VTA Light Rail Train near Diridon Station

 
SAN JOSE, CA (July 19, 2019) – A bicyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision with a VTA light rail train near Diridon Station, Friday morning.
 
According to the Santa Clara County sheriff’s investigators, the incident happened at about 8:50 AM. The victim attempted to cross the light trail track by going around a closed gate. There, a train struck him as it was pulling into the Diridon Station stop.
 
Emergency responders successfully freed the bicyclist from under the train. Then, they rushed him to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
 
The county sheriff transit patrol will investigate the incident. Additional information will be released to the public once it becomes available.
 
Do not attempt to go around a closed safety gate to cross the train tracks. Trains cannot swerve out of the way with limited options to avoid a collision. Heed warning signs and bells, and do not try to beat an oncoming train.


If a loved one has suffered injuries in an accident involving a train, reach out to the personal injury lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. With over 40 years in the field, we know what it takes to protect your legal rights. Call our offices today at (800) 674-7852 for a free consultation at a location nearest you. For your convenience, you can also reach us through email, online chat, and text message 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
 

 

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