Fleeing driver arrested after fatal South Bay police chase

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
San Jose, California
intersection of Naglee and Park Avenue
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Incident type
Pursuit, Crash

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash San Jose California in San Jose, California: A tan Buick driven recklessly by a suspect fled from Santa Clara police, pursued onto Interstate 880 and into San Jose. The chase ended when the vehicle ran a red light at Naglee and Park Avenue, striking another car and a pole, killing a passenger and injuring others.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Injured

Original reporting

Fleeing driver arrested after fatal South Bay police chase | KTVU FOX 2

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