Maria Ortega of San Jose Involved in Highway 101 Fatal Accident [San Jose, CA]

San Jose, CA (march 29, 2024) – 62-year-old Maria Ortega of San Jose was involved following a Highway 101 fatal accident Thursday morning.

The fatal pedestrian accident happened around 3:40 a.m. south of Berryessa Road and north of McKee Road.

Responding officers located a man deceased on the highway after he was hit by a 2006 Chrysler.

The Chrysler’s driver, Maria Ortega, reported the accident. She sustained moderate injuries in the collision.

Ortega’s 58-year-old passenger was not hurt. Ortega and the passenger were wearing safety belts during the crash.

No arrest have been made in this fatal crash.

Anyone who has information on this accident is asked to contact the CHP San Jose Area Office at (408)-961-0900.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. May you find strength during this difficult time.

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San Jose Fatal Crash Injures Maria Ortega

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