Here in Seattle, I worked with Jose for about a year before he moved on to a different company. He was an incredibly sweet guy.
He died on July 24th of injuries sustained the week before, Friday July 17th.
Jose was on a training ride, headed south on Lake Washington Boulevard. A northbound van turned left onto Orcas, cutting across his path. Jose slammed into the passenger-side door. He was taken to Harborview with, but never regained consciousness. He died a week later.
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Today (August 16th) his team (Team Cucina Fresca) have organized a memorial ride around South Lake Washington.
Some links:
http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=13016
http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archi...5/4267026.html
http://bikehugger.com/2009/07/seattl...-hernando.html
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josehernando/journal