The streets of San José have claimed their 16th victim this year, with traffic fatalities continuing to mount. A car accident that occurred on April 27 on Berryessa Road has resulted in a fatality, the San José Police Department confirmed. According to an official statement obtained by SJPD News, officers were swiftly called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision around 4:39 p.m.
Reports indicate that a 2002 white Honda CRV, with both an adult male driver and an adult female passenger aboard, attempted to turn southbound into a parking lot. The maneuver put them directly into the path of an oncoming 2021 silver Toyota Corolla. The Honda was struck as it crossed the eastbound lanes, catapulting both vehicles into turmoil. The female passenger, who initially survived with life-threatening injuries, was rushed to a local hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries on May 2, the police disclosed. Her death marked a grim tally for the city, raising the number of traffic deaths to an equal number of fatal collisions in 2024.
The identity of the victim is yet to be made public, as authorities are currently working to confirm her identity and notify her kin. The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office is responsible for this process and is expected to release her name following these protocols. Meanwhile, the collision remains under active investigation, with Detective O'Brien from the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at the helm. The public has been urged to provide any relevant information that could assist this ongoing inquiry.
As authorities work to navigate through the aftermath of this tragic incident, the call for witnesses is compelling. Detective O'Brien's contact details have been widely circulated, including his department email, [email protected], and phone number, 408-277-4654, striving to essentially gather any additional data that may shed light on the sequence of events leading up to the crash. The community is encouraged to submit tips, with anonymity guarantees via the P3TIPS mobile app or by contacting the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers. Those whose information leads to an arrest could find themselves eligible for a cash reward—a tangible incentive to engage in civic responsibility in pursuing justice.
