The Mayor of San Jose hit by an SUV while he was cycling was suffering from a fracture

Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose, in California, had a fracture when a car hit him while riding a bicycle on the day of the year.
(Mayor Sam Liccardo's Office)

The Mayor of California, the third most populous city in the country, was hospitalized with fractures after being hit by an SUV while riding the bicycle on the day New Year, reported the report. Liccardo, 48, was shot around 12:30. in northeastern San Jose, reported the San Francisco Chronicle, citing a statement from the mayor's office.

"It's a bit fucking on the ground, but it does not matter," said a representative of the mayor's office, according to the news agency "The Bay Area" (FOX). 2.

According to the San Jose Mercury News, the mayor would suffer from a fractured collarbone, a broken chest and injuries to the neck and back, citing Liccardo's best friend , Carl Guardino.

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The accident occurred when the driver of the 2002 SUV turned right, said Guardino, president and chief executive officer. Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

This is the fear of all cyclists, "said Guardino, who often rides bikes with the mayor, has already been hit by a car and seriously injured. "Cyclists are in the flesh on wheels … and they always lose" against a vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle stopped and stayed on the scene to cooperate with the police, officials said, reported FOX 2.

Liccardo David Low, mayor's spokesman, said at the Mercury News that he will remain in a San Jose hospital for at least one night.

"He is in a good mood and expects to recover fully," Guardino told the Chronicle, adding that Liccardo had even political joke, saying, "Fortunately, doctors declare that all the defects of the head were pre-existing conditions, "the resort reported.

Mayor thanked neighbors, first responders and medical staff for his care, according to FOX 2.

"I would like to thank compassionate neighbors like Linda and Tom, who rushed to help immediately after the accident. the rapid and professional response of the Fire Station 19 and the San Jose Police Department; the wonderful paramedical care of Alex and his team; and the exceptional medical attention of Dr. Jimenez and the entire staff of the regional medical center, "said Liccardo at the station.