Tragedy struck the streets of San José last week when a collision claimed the life of a motorcyclist, marking the city's 36th traffic fatality in 2024. According to the San José Police Department, the incident took place on Tuesday morning when a 2019 grey Toyota Rav 4, with two adult women inside, collided with a red Yamaha motorcycle at the intersection of Lucretia Avenue and Granada Way.
The motorcyclist, whose identity is withheld pending notification of kin by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but was later pronounced dead on Thursday. The vehicle's driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police investigations. The law enforcement response, having unfolded amidst the simmering hum of a waking city, was another stark reminder of the fragility of life on the road.
As the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit continues to unravel the circumstances of the crash, Detective Bowen has issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward. Contact details for tips on sharing have been widely circulated, including through the department's email and hotline and the P3TIPS mobile app. Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers also offers a monetary incentive for information leading to an arrest, amplifying the community's role in seeking justice and potentially preventing future losses.
Dubbed Traffic Fatality #36, this case carries the weight of a grim milestone for 2024. Inquiries can be directed to Detective Bowen at [email protected] or by phone at 408-277-4654.
