Media Advisory
24-329-0955
On November 24, 2024, at approximately 10:34 PM, San José Police Department Officers responded to the area of Union Avenue and Bascom Avenue for a report of a solo motorcycle collision. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
A 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by an adult male driver, was traveling eastbound on Union Avenue at Bascom Avenue when it left the roadway and struck a light pole. The adult male driver was pronounced deceased on scene.
This is the 46th fatal collision and 46th traffic death of 2024.
The identity of the motorcyclist will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office.
Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective Leslie #4264 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 4264@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.
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By: Stacie Shih #1559N
Authorized by: Sergeant Palmer #3848