Man Killed in Bicycle Accident on Guadalupe River Trail near West Julian Street [San Jose, CA]

40-year-old Man Dies in San Jose Crash on Guadalupe River Trail

 
SAN JOSE, CA (May 31, 2020) – Last Wednesday, a 40-year-old man succumbed to injuries after a bicycle accident on the Guadalupe River Trail.
 
According to the police reports, on May 15 after 1:30 p.m., the man was riding south on Guadalupe River Trail. He was bicycling near the 300 block of West Julian Street, officer Gina Tepoorten said. Upon approaching an underpass, he crashed with a 24-year-old male cyclist heading north on the same trail.
 
Responders treated the younger bicyclist at the scene for his injuries. Meanwhile, they transported the 40-year-old man to a local hospital.
 
Unfortunately, after two weeks, he died on Wednesday. The county coroner’s office didn’t disclose his identity due to pending family notification.
 

The Guadalupe River Trail Crash Pending Investigation

 
However, Tepoorten revealed that both riders didn’t wear a helmet.
 
This fatal incident was the 20th deadly crash in the city.
 
The authorities encourage anyone with information about the crash to call the San Jose Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. May each of you find peace, comfort, and love in this extremely difficult time.

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“Hiring the right firm, who has the resources to spend, can make all the difference between getting justice for a client,” Mark Sweet said.
 
If you are or your family is involved in a similar car accident, reach out to Sweet lawyers. More so, if you need trusted legal help in dealing with a wrongful death case. We understand that the process of dealing with your loss while fighting for justice is never easy. Our 40 years of experience only strengthens our commitment to ensure your family gets the compensation they deserve to alleviate the financial burden a tragedy like this causes. Above all, we wish to make this process as easy for you as possible. Call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area.