Bicyclist Critically Hurt in Crash on Altamara Avenue in San Jose
A bicyclist was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a car at Altamara Avenue and Moncucco Way in San Jose at about 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026. San Jose police said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Incident Summary
Crash Area
A Car and a Bicyclist Collided
San Jose police said a car and a bicyclist collided at about 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, near Altamara Avenue and Moncucco Way. The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police said the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. Altamara Avenue between Pinotin Court and Eldiva Court was closed for a long stretch while officers worked the scene.
Details Are Still Limited
Police have not released the names of the bicyclist or the driver, and they have not said how the collision happened. No information was released about whether speed, impairment or right of way played a role.
What Injured Cyclists and Families Should Know
A driver staying at the scene means their insurance information is usually available. Even so, insurers often question a cyclist's position, lights or lane choice. Photos of the bike, the car and the intersection, plus any nearby video, can help show what really happened. Medical records from the first days after a crash also matter.
This article does not make any finding about fault.
We hope the bicyclist recovers.
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