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.

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