A tragic incident occurred this morning when a bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle in Campbell. The collision happened around 9:05 a.m. at the busy intersection of San Tomas Expressway and W. Campbell Avenue, as reported by the Campbell Police Department. The male bicyclist, whose identity has not been released, was taken to a local hospital but, sadly, did not survive his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, also an adult male, remained at the scene and cooperated to aid the police with their investigations fully. Officials have stated that there appears to be no involvement of drugs or alcohol. The exact cause of the collision is still under active investigation. As a result of the accident, the southbound lanes of San Tomas Expressway were shut down, and motorists were advised to use alternative routes where possible.
The Campbell Police Department has actively encouraged anyone affected by the tragedy to seek mental health support. They have provided information on available resources, including a link to Behavioral Health Services at bhsd.sccgov.org and a 24-hour crisis hotline accessible by dialing 9-8-8.
