Man Crossing South Bascom Avenue Killed by Motorcycle in San Jose
A man who was crossing South Bascom Avenue just north of Fruitdale Avenue in San Jose was struck by a motorcycle at about 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026. San Jose police said he died at the hospital. The rider was also badly hurt and was later stabilized.
Incident Summary
Crash Area
A Man Was Hit While Crossing Bascom Avenue
San Jose police said the crash happened at about 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on South Bascom Avenue just north of Fruitdale Avenue. A man riding a 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle south on Bascom Avenue struck a man who was crossing the road.
Both men had life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital. The pedestrian died there. The rider was later stabilized.
San Jose's 42nd Traffic Death of the Year
Police said the crash was the city's 42nd traffic death of 2026 and its 20th pedestrian death. At the same point in 2025, San Jose had recorded 30 roadway deaths. Police have not said what led to the crash or whether drugs or alcohol were involved.
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner will release the man's name after his family is notified. Anyone with information can contact Detective Ryan Leslie at 408-277-4654.
What Families Should Know
When a person on foot is killed, the family may have a wrongful death claim against the driver or rider who hit them, usually through that person's insurance. Where and how the person was crossing, the lighting and the vehicle's speed all matter, so the police report, any video and witness accounts are important to get early.
This article does not make any finding about cause or fault. The investigation remains open.
Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones, and we hope the rider recovers.
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