Man Hit and Killed by Box Truck on Highway 101 near San Martin Avenue [San Martin, CA]

Pedestrian Dies after Struck by Box Truck on Highway in San Martin

 
SAN MARTIN, CA (August 13, 2023) – A man was hit and killed by a box truck on Highway 101 in San Martin Wednesday afternoon on August 9.
 
The fatal crash happened around 12:31 p.m. just south of San Martin Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was standing next to his vehicle, which was stopped on the right shoulder, and re-securing his cargo.
 
Moments later, the driver of a 2017 International two-axle box truck made an unsafe turning movement, traveled onto the shoulder and struck the man.
 
Paramedics rushed the man to San Jose Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office only identify the victim as a 36-year-old Riverside resident. They will his name once next of kin is notified.
 
The truck driver, identified as a 53-year-old Oakland man, was unharmed.
 
CHP said alcohol or drugs did not play a role in the crash, which is still under investigation.
 
Anyone who witnessed the crash can contact the CHP Hollister-Gilroy area office at 408-427-0700.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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