Media Advisory
22-080-0181
On March 21st, 2022, at approximately 7:47 AM, Officers responded to the area of Story Road and Capitol Expressway for a solo motorcycle traffic collision. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
A 2009 Yamaha motorcycle, ridden by a solo motorcyclist, was traveling eastbound on Story Road in the number three lane just west of Capitol Expressway. The motorcyclist, an adult male, left the roadway and collided with an electrical box on the south curb of Story Road. After colliding with the electrical box, the rider struck a light pole.
The motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
This is the 22nd fatal collision, and 23rd victim of 2022.
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 Aldinger #4183 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.
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By: Sergeant Christian Camarillo #3561
Authorized by: Sergeant Palmer #3848