San Jose, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Accident on Los Esteros Road
1 Killed After San Jose Motorcycle Crash on Los Esteros Road
San Jose, California (December 3, 2019) – A motorcyclist who was seriously hurt in a traffic collision involving a truck last week died of his injuries on Monday.
The fatal accident was reported shortly before 3:00 p.m. November 25, in the 600 block of Los Esteros Road, in front of Zanker Recycling.
As per the report, a male party riding a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle crashed with a 2019 Isuzu open bed truck on the roadway for reasons still under an active investigation.
Motorcyclist Dies At Hospital After Accident In San Jose
The victim sustained serious injuries in the crash. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on December 3, 2019.
Meanwhile, the identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed to this time.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to identify the cause of the accident.
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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We extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the person killed in this accident.
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