Motorcyclist Killed in Accident on Highway 85 near Highway 101 [Santa Clara, CA]

1 Dead after Solo Motorcycle Accident on Highway 85 near Highway 101

 
SANTA CLARA, CA (September 27, 2021) – A motorcyclist was killed in a solo accident on Highway 85, early Saturday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on September 4, shortly after 2:00 a.m. Dispatchers received reports of a pedestrian in the roadway of southbound Highway 101.
 
Officers arrived and found the unconscious pedestrian wearing a helmet. However, CHP did not find motorcycles near the area. A short time later, responders found a red Kawasaki motorcycle below the overpass.
 
A preliminary investigation later determined that the motorcycle was northbound on Highway 85 flyover when the rider lost control. Then, the motorcycle hit a concrete barrier. The impact of the crash ejected the rider, who landed in the No. 1 lane of Highway 101.
 
Emergency crews pronounced the rider dead at the scene. Authorities did not release the name of the victim. Responders described the victim as a San Jose man between the ages of 30 to 40.
 
Officers ask witnesses to call CHP’s Redwood City area office at (650) 369-6261.

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