San Mateo County, CA – On the morning of Saturday, July 11, 2026, a collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist resulted in the death of Jakub Solovsky, 34, of East Palo Alto, according to KRON.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 11:25 AM on Highway 35 south of Highway 84.
Authorities said the driver of a black Porsche sedan was traveling northbound on Highway 35 at high speed when, for reasons still under investigation, he was unable to properly navigate a curve and collided with Solovsky. Solovsky was pronounced dead at the scene by fire personnel. The driver was not injured and remained at the scene.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
San Mateo County Bicycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires all drivers to operate their vehicles at a safe speed appropriate to road conditions, particularly on curves where reduced visibility and control demand extra caution. When a driver traveling at excessive speed loses control and strikes a bicyclist, that driver may be considered to have committed negligence per se, increasing their share of liability in the collision.
Regardless of the findings of the investigation, Solovsky’s family may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can provide the family with compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of consortium, and other damages related to the fatal accident.
San Mateo County Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, on Highway 35 south of Highway 84, contact a California wrongful death lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
