The driver of one of the cars exited the vehicle and was struck by a passing vehicle

San Jose Crash
1 Killed in San Jose Crash on Highway 101 near Mathilda Avenue

, CA. – One person was killed in a collision that happened early Sunday morning in San Jose.

The collision happened on southbound Highway 101 near Mathilda Avenue at around 1:27 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

Two sedans reportedly collided on the highway in unclear circumstances. The driver of one of the cars exited the vehicle and was struck by a passing vehicle.

Authorities say one person was killed in the accident.

The deceased person was not immediately identified.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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