Miguel Angel Rodriguez, 33, and Ernesto Chapa, 26, killed in collision involving street racing on Snell Avenue in San Jose, California

Modified Date: 
Mon, 09/02/2019 - 8:17pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, August 31, 2019

SJPD: 2 Killed When Driver In Street Race Loses Control, Slams Into Tree

The black 2014 Jeep was apparently racing a gray BMW, both vehicles headed north on Snell Avenue just north of Rosenbaum Avenue in South San Jose, police said. The Jeep lost control and crashed into a tree; both male occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.

2 Victims Of San Jose Street Race Crash Identified; Police Seek Other Alleged Racers

Miguel Angel Rodriguez, 33, of San Jose, and Ernesto Chapa, 26, of San Jose were both in a black 2014 Jeep that lost control during an apparent street race and crashed into a tree about 6:25 p.m. Saturday on northbound Snell Avenue just north of Rosenbaum Avenue, police said.

San Jose Crash Victims Wouldn’t Risk Lives Over ‘Random’ Street Race, Family Says

The victims’ family is concerned about a rush to judgment and is imploring the police to conduct a thorough investigation before reaching a conclusion.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Miguel Angel Rodriguez
Ernesto Chapa
Roadway: 
Snell Avenue

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