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San Jose driver killed after stopping on southbound Highway 101
A 36-year-old San Jose man died after his disabled Toyota and he were struck by two vehicles on southbound Highway 101 early Saturday. A third vehicle in the northbound lanes was hit by debris, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A 36-year-old San Jose man died early Saturday after getting out of his disabled Toyota on southbound Highway 101 and being struck by passing vehicles, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash was reported around 5:30 a.m. north of Tully Road. A Honda Civic and a Ford hit the man and his car, according to the CHP. Debris from the collision crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a Tesla.
The San Jose man died at the scene. The Honda driver suffered major injuries and was taken to a hospital. The Ford driver was not injured, while the Tesla driver sustained minor injuries, the CHP said. Investigators said none of the three drivers was under the influence.
The man’s name has not been released. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information can contact the San Jose CHP Area Office at 408-961-0900.