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Driver in Los Gatos Coffee Shop Crash Dies at 90

Officials have not disclosed investigative details.

Overview

  • The driver was identified as Karl Klemmer, 90, who died on Sunday after being hospitalized since the Thanksgiving-night crash.
  • Surveillance details reported locally indicate the vehicle struck the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. just after 9 p.m. at high speed without braking.
  • The cafe was closed for the holiday, a time when it is typically busy with bluegrass music patrons.
  • The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner declined public comment pending notification of next of kin, and local police did not respond to information requests.
  • A Los Gatan-led fundraiser surpassed $50,000 as the shop partially reopened and hosted live music during the nearby tree-lighting, drawing wider national and international attention.