Personal Injury Lawyers
602.252.8888
Xiaoying Wen Accident Tempe AZ

Best Lawyers in America

Best Lawyers in AmericaO'Steen & Harrison, PLC is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best law firms in America. Our firm was designated as a Tier 1 law firm in Personal Injury Litigation in the organization's "Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms" rankings for 2023.

Xiaoying Wen, Renowned Pianist, Killed in Tempe Bicycle Accident

Van O'Steen

November 22, 2017

Share |

Tempe, Arizona—Xiaoying Wen, a doctoral student in music at Arizona State University, was killed while riding his bicycle near campus last Thursday.  Tempe Police accident investigators report that Mr. Wen was in the crosswalk at Rural Road and Vista Del Cerro Drive when he was struck by a pickup truck. 

According to Tempe Police, the pickup had a green light.  Wen’s friends say the light at that intersection is timed so that both directions momentarily have a green light.  They have posted a video demonstrating their claim.

Dr. Baruch Meir, an associate professor at ASU, said Mr. Wen was pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a major in piano performance.  Dr. Meir described Wen as “the hardest-working pianist I’ve ever worked with.  He would practice seven, eight, ten hours a day.”   Part of Mr. Wen’s graduate responsibilities included teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

Dr. Meir said he and another student kept vigil at the hospital and were there when Wen died later that night.

Mr. Wen’s family is traveling to Arizona from China.

We extend our condolences to Mr. Wen’s family and friends over this tragic loss.

Tempe AZ Car Accident and Personal Injury News

Driver Killed After Colliding with Light Rail Train in Tempe

An unidentified man was killed after his vehicle collided with a light rail train in Tempe early this morning.

Gas Cylinder Explosion at ASU Injures Three

An accident involving a gas cylinder explosion injured three contractors at Arizona State University on Tuesday morning.

Minivan and Semi-Truck Collide at Priest and Elliot in Tempe

An accident involving a semi-truck and minivan at Priest Drive and Elliot Road sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries on Monday morning.

Tempe AZ