La Voz

Issue date: 11/16/09 Section: News

Media Credit: Patrick Gartner The shattered winshield of the unidentified student's vehicle after collision with Wanju Yu

A 74-year-old man was killed last Tuesday morning while riding his bicycle on Stevens Creek Boulevard near the Flint Center, after being hit by a De Anza College student driving up the main entrance. The accident occurred at 9:15 a.m.

The bicyclist was identified as Cupertino resident Wanju Yu. Police have not yet provided information about the identity of the driver.

Sgt. Rick Sung from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office said a witness attempted to revive Yu immediately after the accident occurred. Paramedics relieved the witness.

Paramedics were able to get a pulse, but due to head and neck wounds, Yu was officially pronounced dead en route to Stanford Medical Center. 

According to Sung, no arrests have been made. Traffic Investigator Detective Mike Betty will finalize the investigation by next week.The accident created a traffic backup on Stevens Creek Boulevard and the Stevens Creek exits off of Highway 85.

The accident prompted De Anza President Brian Murphy to send a press release to faculty and staff. "Our hearts go out to his family and friends, and to the numerous others affected by this tragedy. We are aware that there were several witnesses, and we are prepared to help should any of them, or anyone else on campus, desire counseling," Murphy said.

"The loss of life in the collision that occurred on Stevens Creek Boulevard in front of De Anza College on Tuesday was very unfortunate," said Chief of Campus Police Ron Levine. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Yu. This is a reminder that bicycles and motor vehicles must share the road, and both riders and drivers need to be aware of their surroundings at all times."

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