The city of San Jose sees it's 7th Bicycle Fatality of 2021

We are extremely saddened to share with you the most recent fatality of someone while riding a bicycle in San José. It is the seventh fatal bicycle traffic collision in San Jose in 2021. On Monday morning the bicyclist was riding with a bicycle trailer when he was struck by a driver going southbound on Bascom Ave. Our hearts go out to the bicyclist’s friends and family.

The victim was riding south on Bascom Avenue near the I-880 on/off-ramp. The collision was reported at 10:18 am on Monday, November 29th and the bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office after confirming his identity and notifying the next of kin.

Anyone with information about the collision can contact SJPD traffic Detective Mike O’Brien at 408-277-4654.

SVBC champions a Vision Zero approach to city mobility, an effort to prevent  ALL roadway deaths and major injuries. We will continue encouraging the prioritization of safety for people biking and Vision Zero, with the goal being to have zero traffic deaths and major injuries. If you are interested in getting more involved in San Jose, please contact Diana@bikesiliconvalley.org