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Motorcyclist Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 in San Jose

CHP is seeking witnesses to help determine why the motorcycle suddenly fishtailed.

Overview

  • The collision happened around 8:45 to 8:46 p.m. Monday in the southbound lanes just north of Capitol Expressway.
  • CHP reports the Yamaha motorcycle began to fishtail for unknown reasons and overturned in the roadway.
  • A 2018 Kia then struck the downed motorcycle and rider, causing the Kia to overturn, and the bike was pushed into a stopped 2023 Tesla.
  • The rider, a 43-year-old man from Gustine, died at the scene, and the Kia driver sustained minor injuries.
  • Five of six southbound lanes were closed for roughly three hours during the investigation, and witnesses are asked to call the CHP San Jose office at 408-961-0900.