[10-24-2026] Santa Clara County, CA – Pedestrian Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Collision in San Jose

A pedestrian died, and a motorcyclist was injured in a collision in San Jose early Saturday morning, October 24, 2026.

According to San Jose police, the crash occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. on South Bascom Avenue, north of Fruitdale Avenue.

A man riding a motorcycle southbound struck a male pedestrian crossing South Bascom Avenue. Both men were transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The motorcyclist was later stabilized, but the pedestrian died.

The collision remains under investigation. 

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