Hit-and-run driver in stolen SUV kills bicyclist in East San Jose - AOL

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
San Jose, California
Capital Avenue approaching Gay Avenue
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash San Jose California in San Jose, California: A bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit‐and‐run driver in a stolen SUV on Capital Avenue near Gay Avenue in East San Jose. The driver, Nicholas Loftis, fled the scene but was later apprehended and booked into Santa Clara County Jail.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal
Nicholas Loftis Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Hit-and-run driver in stolen SUV kills bicyclist in East San Jose - AOL

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