Larry Cotten, 32, dead; passenger Nyisha Coleman, 23, injured after motorcycle crash in San Jose, California
Modified Date:
Mon, 09/01/2014 - 1:59pmAccident Date:
Saturday, August 30, 201433-year-old man dies in motorcycle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose
CHP officials said the motorcyclist was first spotted speeding past CHP officers on northbound Highway 101 near Old Oakland Road at about 12:20 a.m. Officers then saw the motorcycle down in the road and the rider in the northbound lanes, along with some debris, near East Brokaw Road, the CHP said.
Fatality reported after four vehicle accident on northbound Highway 101 in San Jose
The accident was first reported at 12:20 a.m. near Brokaw Road, and a sig-alert was issued for all lanes at 12:28 a.m., the CHP said.
Man killed in San Jose motorcycle crash
Authorities later determined that the man had collided with the back of another car, which caused his motorcycle to fall and eject him into traffic.
Motorcyclist killed in Highway 101 crash in San Jose ID'd
A motorcyclist who died in a crash on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose early Saturday morning has been identified by the Santa Clara County medical examiner's office as 32-year-old Larry Cotten.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the motorcyclist was speeding when he collided with the back of a vehicle, causing the motorcycle to overturn and eject the driver and passenger onto the roadway. The driver of that vehicle pulled off to the shoulder and cooperated with the investigation. Moments later, the Ford Mustang collided with the rider. The driver of that vehicle also pulled over to the center median and cooperated with the investigation, the CHP said.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Nyisha Coleman
Larry Cotten
Roadway:
Highway 101 near Old Oakland RoadCity:
San Jose, CACounty:
Santa Clara County, CA
Comments
My prayers go out 2 Larry's
My prayers go out 2 Larry's Family & I thank GOD my niece was able to walk away with a broken ankle,scars & bruises & a BROKEN HEART from loosing her Bestfriend.
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