Media Advisory
21-065-0408
On March 6th, 2021, at approximately 12:54 PM, Officers responded to the area of McLaughlin Avenue and Tully Road to investigate a collision involving two vehicles and a bicyclist. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
A white Lexus RX3, driven by an adult male, was traveling westbound on Tully Road. The white Lexus initiated a right turn onto northbound McLaughlin Avenue when it collided with an adult male bicyclist who was crossing the street in a westbound direction. The Lexus then collided into a black 2007 Chevrolet sports utility vehicle, which was traveling northbound on McLaughlin Avenue. The black Chevrolet SUV was operated by an adult female.
The adult male bicyclist suffered major injuries and was transported to a local hospital. On March 6th, at approximately 6:32 PM, the adult male bicyclist succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The two involved motorists did not suffer any injuries.
This is the 6th Fatal collision for 2021.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office after they confirm the victim’s identity and notify next of kin.
Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective Garcia #3931 of the San Jose Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.
BY: Sergeant Christian Camarillo #3561
AUTHORIZED BY: Sergeant Scherry #3822