Bicyclist Dead After Collision With Vehicle in San Jose

A bicyclist died late Tuesday after a collision with a vehicle, according to San Jose police.

The fatal collision was reported just before 7 p.m. in the area of Vista Park Drive and Branham Lane. When officers arrived on scene they determined an adult male had been struck by a vehicle.

Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The bicyclist was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The collision marks San Jose's 40th traffic fatality of 2013, and the 25th vehicle vs. pedestrian fatality of the year.

MORE: San Jose Woman Becomes 24th Pedestrian Killed in 2013

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the San Jose Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867), or may visit: tipsubmit.com.

San Jose Pedestrian Fatalities By Year: (Source: SJPD)

  • 2013 - 25 (Year-to-date)
  • 2012 - 12
  • 2011 - 20
  • 2010 - 7
  • 2009 - 14
  • 2008 - 16
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