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San Jose police close stretch of Altamara Avenue after cyclist critically hurt
A bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision near Altamara Avenue and Moncucco Way Thursday evening. Police said the cyclist was taken to a hospital and the driver stayed at the scene.
A bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision in San Jose on Thursday evening, prompting police to close part of Altamara Avenue for an extended period.
The crash was reported at 7:24 p.m. near Altamara Avenue and Moncucco Way, the San Jose Police Department said. The cyclist was taken to a local hospital. The driver involved remained at the scene, police said.
Altamara Avenue was to be blocked between Pinotin Court and Eldiva Court. Police urged drivers to use alternate routes and proceed cautiously in the area.
Authorities did not provide further details about the circumstances of the collision.