Fatal pedestrian collision shuts down southbound lanes of Hwy 101 in San Jose
SAN JOSE -- A fatal collision involving a pedestrian shut down southbound lanes of Highway 101 in San Jose for more than 6 hours during the Friday morning commute.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was first reported at 5:15 a.m. on southbound Highway 101 north of McKee Road.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on 101 in the No. 3 lane at approximately 65 miles per hour.
For an unknown reason, a male pedestrian entered the lanes of traffic from the right shoulder, ran across the lanes and stopped directly in front of the Silverado. The driver made an abrupt turning movement to the left but was unable avoid sideswiping the pedestrian.
After the first impact, an unknown vehicle also collided with the man, who sustained fatal injuries.
The crash is still under investigation. The identity of the pedestrian was being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
Two right lanes as well as the McKee Road off-ramp were blocked as the CHP investigated the collision. Commuters were advised to find alternate routes through the area. There was no ETA as to when the lanes would be reopened.
The fatality is San Jose's 65th traffic death of the year, and its 32nd pedestrian death. Both figures are records for the city across a calendar year.
