San Jose, CA: Major Motorcycle Accident on Highway 85 and Almaden Expressway
Motorcyclist Severely Injured in San Jose Motorcycle Accident on Highway 85 near Almaden Expressway
San Jose, California (August 15, 2019) – Authorities are investigating a major motorcycle crash that left a rider severely injured on Wednesday morning in the area of San Jose.
The crash was reported a while before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, on northbound Highway 85, near the Almaden Expressway on-ramp.
As per the California Highway Patrol, a motorcycle and possibly two more cars crashed for reasons still under investigation.
Major Motorcycle Accident on Highway 85 in San Jose
Firefighters along with medical personnel responded to the crash site and attended to the rider who suffered an open fracture to their left knee as a result of the crash. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Authorities saw the motorbike in the middle of the carpool lane while a gray-colored SUV and a truck were found at the crash site.
No one else was reported injured due to the collision.
Authorities closed lane 1 and 2 of northbound Highway 85 at Almaden Expressway briefly following the crash. The roadway was cleared at around 9:50 a.m.
An investigation is underway.
Motorcycle collisions happen when visibility lowers and it is often during the late hours of the evening. Accidents are caused by drivers who make unsafe lane changes. The California Vehicle Code 22107 states that a driver shall not turn a car from direct course or make a right or left move upon a roadway until they give an appropriate signal and make the movement with reasonable safety.
It is more likely that motorcyclists collide with motorists that change lanes unsafely.
Any party hurt in a motorcycle collision may be entitled to money when they file a bodily injury claim.
Motorcycles can be Particularly Dangerous Vehicles
Motorcycle versus car accidents can cause minor injuries, severe injuries or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, investigators will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
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