SJ fatal cluster: Blossom Hill, Mabury, Hwy87, North Capitol/Gay hit-and-run
Key Questions
What happened in the hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist in San Jose?
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision at North Capitol and Gay avenues, with the driver arrested by police. Road closures remain in place around the area as the investigation continues.
What other fatal crashes occurred in the San Jose cluster?
The cluster includes a five-vehicle fiery crash at Blossom Hill Road and Santa Teresa Boulevard that killed Kimberly Karnes due to a medical emergency, a teen pedestrian fatality on Mabury, and a separate fatal crash on Highway 87.
Which roads and ramps are closed due to these incidents?
The Blossom Hill Road/Santa Teresa Boulevard intersection is closed, along with the SR 87 northbound to I-280 connector ramp. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes for 87/101/280 with detours in effect.
SJPD confirms #18 Blossom Hill Rd/Santa Teresa Blvd fatal: Kimberly Karnes dead in 5-veh fiery crash from medical emergency; intersection closed. New single-car crash catches fire on SR 87 NB to I-280 connector, ramp closed by CHP with alternate-route advice. Mabury teen pedestrian fatality and Hwy87 fatal also in cluster. New: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run at North Capitol/Gay, driver arrested, road closures. Watch 87/101/280 detours.