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.
 

 

Related Posts

Marche Zelita Mercado Killed in Crash on 51st Avenue [Laveen Village, AZ]

Marche Zelita Mercado Killed in Crash on 51st Avenue [Laveen Village, AZ]

Marche Zelita Dies After Crash on 51st Avenue in Laveen Village Laveen Village, AZ (October 28, 2024) – On Sunday night, Marche Zelita Mercado died in a crash on 51st Avenue. Around 7 p.m., officers arrived at 51st Avenue, north of Baseline Road, and found Mercado with serious injuries.  She died shortly after arriving at […]

John McLaughlin Killed, 3 Others Injured in Tragic Crash on 40th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

John McLaughlin Killed, 3 Others Injured in Tragic Crash on 40th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

John McLaughlin Dies After Crash on 40th and Cholla Streets Phoenix, AZ (October 28, 2024) – On Monday, 44-year-old John McLaughlin died and a child and two men suffered injuries in a crash on 40th and Cholla Streets. Around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews responded to a collision involving three vehicles.  Phoenix Fire officials […]

1 Person Killed in Tragic Crash on Point Reyes Petaluma Road [Petaluma, CA]

1 Person Killed in Tragic Crash on Point Reyes Petaluma Road [Petaluma, CA]

CHP Investigates Crash on Point Reyes Petaluma Road Petaluma, CA (October 28, 2024) – On Monday afternoon, one person died in a crash on Point Reyes Petaluma Road. The incident occurred around 3:35 p.m. on Point Reyes Petaluma Road near McEvoy Ranch and involved a single vehicle.  CHP confirmed that one person was pronounced dead […]

1 Child Killed and 2 Toddlers Injured in Crash on County Road M [Glenn County, CA]

1 Child Killed and 2 Toddlers Injured in Crash on County Road M [Glenn County, CA]

Savannah Dees Arrested After Fatal Crash on County Road M in Glenn County Glenn County, CA (October 28, 2024) – A 5-year-old child died in a suspected DUI crash on County Road M on Saturday night. According to the CHP, the crash occurred around 6 p.m. when 24-year-old Savannah Dees, from Olivehurst, drove her 2009 […]