The San Jose Police Department is currently investigating the 34th traffic fatality involving a motorcyclist, which marks the 35th traffic death this year in the city. The growing concern among community members is urging to reevaluate road safety measures and bring new strategies to curb the fatalities in San Jose.
According to the San Jose Police Department's report, the tragic incident took place on August 10, 2023, near Tully Road and Mclaughlin Avenue. A black Suzuki motorcycle, driven by a lone adult male, collided with a tan Buick Sedan with an adult male driver and an adult female passenger, leading to the motorcyclist's severe injuries. The motorcyclist was hospitalized and stabilized, but later, the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office informed SJPD of the motorcyclist's death on August 30th.
The identity of the victim will be released upon next of kin notification. In the meantime, Detective Aldinger from the San Jose Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit is calling for anyone with information on the investigation to come forward.
