Motorcyclist Killed in San Jose Crash on Capitol Expressway near Highway 87 Exit
San Jose, California (December 19, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a Friday evening traffic accident that killed a motorcyclist in San Jose.
The deadly motorcycle accident occurred at about 6:15 p.m., on December 17, on Capitol Expressway near Highway 87 exit.
According to the officials, the rider was traveling eastbound on Capitol Expressway and was attempting to split the No. 1 and No. 2 lanes when it crashed into a 2007 Chevrolet pick-up truck that was in the No. 1 lane.
As a result of the crash impact, the rider was reportedly ejected onto the roadway where he was struck by a 2020 Tesla Model Y that was traveling in the No. 2 lane.
Rider Killed in Crash on Capitol Expressway
Sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
More details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
An investigation into the collision is underway. Anyone with information regarding the accident is asked to contact Detective Malvido of the San Jose Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at (408) 277-4654.