San Jose: One dead, another critically injured after SUV hits bicyclists

SAN JOSE — One man was killed and another was critically injured after an SUV hit two bicyclists near West Capitol Expressway on Monday morning, according to police.

The collision was reported at 7:43 a.m. when a gray Chevy SUV pulled out of the parking lot of a Bonfare Market onto southbound Vistapark Drive and struck the bicyclists, who were traveling in the same direction, Officer Gina Tepoorten said.

Both bicyclists were rushed to the hospital, where one of the victims died from his injuries. The other victim remains hospitalized with what police described as life-threatening injuries.

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After the collision, which took place in broad daylight, the woman driving the SUV stopped and cooperated with police, Tepoorten said. She added that there was no indication that the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol.

The bicyclist who died was not immediately named by authorities pending his formal identification and notification of his next of kin.

The collision marked the city’s 26th traffic death of the year, and the third involving a bicyclist.

Police said Vistapark Drive would be closed indefinitely Monday while officers conduct an investigation.

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No additional details were immediately available Monday morning.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the SJPD traffic investigations unit at 408-277-4654 or leave a tip with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP or at svcrimestoppers.org.

Check back for updates.

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