Man Fatally Struck by Truck While Adjusting Cargo on Hwy 101 Near Morgan Hill

A 36-year-old Riverside man was fatally struck by a box truck on U.S. Highway 101 near Morgan Hill while standing on the road's shoulder, according to a KRON4 report. The man was securing something to his vehicle when the collision occurred at around 12:30 p.m. south of San Martin Avenue.

The truck, for unknown reasons, swerved onto the shoulder of the road and hit the man, who was subsequently taken to a hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Alfredo Uribe said that while the collision is still under investigation, it seems that alcohol and drugs were not factors in this accident.

Meanwhile, Mercury News sheds light on additional details surrounding the event. The box truck, a 2017 International two-axle vehicle, apparently made an "unsafe turning movement," leading it to veer onto the shoulder and collide with the victim. The victim was attended to at the scene and transported to San Jose Regional Medical Center, where he ultimately passed away.

According to Mercury News, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office will release the identity of the man once it is confirmed and next of kin has been notified. The truck driver, a 53-year-old Oakland man, did not sustain any injuries in the crash.

Investigations are still underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Inquiries can be directed to the CHP Hollister-Gilroy area office at 408-427-0700, as they appeal for witnesses to come forward and help in the ongoing probe.