Media Advisory
24-030-0818
On January 30, 2024, at approximately 6:40 PM, patrol Officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and motorcycle in the area of Story Road and Jackson Avenue. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
An unmarked unit assigned to the Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) attempted to perform an enforcement stop on a 2006 Kawasaki Motorcycle in the area of Adrian Way and Story Road. The vehicle immediately fled from the officers at a high rate of speed eastbound on Story Road. Officers did not initiate a pursuit.
An unrelated marked SJPD patrol vehicle was making a legal U-Turn on a green light at the intersection of Jackson Avenue from westbound Story Road onto eastbound Story Road when it was hit broadside by the fleeing motorcycle. Video evidence revealed the motorcycle was traveling at excessive speeds eastbound on Story Road against a solid red light at Jackson Avenue.
The sole adult male rider suffered life threatening injuries. Officers began life saving measures on scene and summoned medical personnel. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was ultimately pronounced deceased.
This is the 5th fatal collision and 5th traffic death of 2024.
The identity of the motorcyclist will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office after confirming his identity and notifying next of kin.
Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective DelliCarpini #4103 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 4103@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.
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By: Officer Tanya Hernandez #4493
Authorized by: Sergeant Palmer #3848