San Jose, CA, October 28 – A pedestrian died and a motorcyclist suffered severe injuries following a collision early Saturday morning near South Bascom Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:25 a.m. on October 28, 2026, at the intersection of South Bascom and Fruitdale avenues. Authorities reported that a man riding a 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle heading south struck another man who was crossing the street. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The pedestrian ultimately succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while the motorcyclist was stabilized and remains under medical care. The identities of both men have not been disclosed, and their ages are also unreported.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with police not releasing further details regarding the circumstances or any potential citations. Lane closures were implemented at the scene as emergency services responded.