A devastating motorcycle crash in San Jose has sparked a lawsuit that is drawing renewed attention to roadway design, illegal U-turns, and motorcycle safety on busy urban corridors. One year after the collision left 35-year-old Jeffrey Garman permanently paralyzed, he is suing the city, county, and state transportation officials, arguing that dangerous conditions at the intersection contributed to the life-altering wreck.
Garman, an avid outdoor enthusiast before the crash, says his life changed in an instant on Fruitdale Avenue near Corlist Drive in June 2025. According to interviews aired by KRON4, he was riding his motorcycle when a driver allegedly attempted an illegal U-turn directly into his path.
The impact threw Garman to the pavement and caused catastrophic spinal injuries. He spent 19 weeks hospitalized and now lives as a quadriplegic, unable to use his legs and dealing with severe limitations affecting his hands, bladder, and bowel functions…