Media Advisory

23-135-1053

On May 15, 2023, at approximately 10:53 PM, patrol Officers responded to the intersection of Lundy Avenue and Rosebriar Way for a report of a person down in the roadway. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:

An adult male riding a motorized scooter was traveling southbound on Lundy Avenue in the bike lane when it struck a brush pile. The male rider was ejected from the scooter. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. On May 17, 2023, the male was pronounced deceased. 

This is the 15th fatal collision, and the 16th traffic death of 2023.

The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office after confirming the victim’s identity and notifying next of kin.

Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective O'Brien #3527 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 3527@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.svcrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.

By: Officer Steve Aponte #4390
Authorized by: Sergeant Palmer #3848