San Jose, CA: Motorcycle Accident on Highway 85 and Union Avenue
Motorcyclist Injured in San Jose Motorcycle Accident on Highway 85 near Union Avenue
San Jose, California (July 26, 2019) – A motorcyclist was injured after a traffic crash on Thursday afternoon in the area of San Jose, according to a local news source.
The crash happened at around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, on Highway 85, just south of the Union Avenue on-ramp.
As per the report, a motorcycle and a tan-colored SUV crashed for reasons still under investigation. The rider was lying on lane No. 1 while the motorbike was in the median following the crash.
Motorcycle Crash on Highway 85 and Union Avenue
Emergency crews along with paramedics responded to the scene to attend to the rider who suffered injuries in the crash. The victim was transported to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
The name of the patient and their current condition were not immediately known.
It was unclear if the involved driver fled the scene or remained at the scene after the crash.
No additional information concerning this crash was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
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 a 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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