Media Advisory
22-179-0376
On June 28th, 2022, at approximately 11:45 AM, Officers responded to the area of Santa Teresa Boulevard and San Ignacio Avenue to investigate a traffic collision involving a solo vehicle into a tree. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
A 2015 Kia sedan, occupied by a lone adult male driver, was traveling northbound on Santa Teresa Boulevard when it veered towards the center median and struck a tree. The driver was transported to local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
This is the 34th fatal collision, and the 36th traffic death of 2022.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office after confirming the victim’s identity and notifying next of kin.
Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective Malvido #4206 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 4206@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.
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By: Officer Steve Aponte #4390
Authorized by: Sergeant Palmer #3848