40-Year-Old Motorcycle Passenger Injured in Highway 101 Fatal Crash [San Jose, CA]

San Jose, CA (January 29, 2022) – On Friday, a 40-year-old female motorcycle passenger sustained injuries in Highway 101 fatal crash.

Officers received the collision report at 1:13 a.m. on the southbound freeway at Highway 87.

Officers said that a 47-year-old San Jose man on a 2008 Harley Davidson lost control of the motorcycle and slammed into the center median on the highway. 

His female passenger said he had been traveling at a fast speed.

The impact of the crash threw both the rider and the passenger from the motorcycle and fell onto the roadway. 

Unfortunately, the male rider died at the scene.

The paramedics rushed the female passenger to a hospital with significant injuries.

Moreover, the authorities do not consider alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. They are still investigating the Highway 101 fatal crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. May you find courage during this time of sorrow. Also, we wish the injured passenger a speedy recovery from her injuries.

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Injuries in Motorcycle Crash

Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models, California’s road accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease.

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

That is why it is important to call us if you incur a motor vehicle accident.

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