SAN JOSE — A driver hit and killed a bicyclist Friday morning in San Jose, police said.
The collision happened around 4:20 a.m. at the intersection of North First Street and Trimble Road, San Jose police spokesperson Stacie Shih said in a news release.
The bicyclist, a man, died from his injuries at the scene. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release his identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
An investigation revealed the bicyclist was traveling northbound on North First Street in a crosswalk when he was hit by a gray 2004 Toyota Corolla traveling westbound on Trimble Road, according to Shih. The driver, a man, had a green light.
Shih said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. She said police do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the deadly crash.
The incident marked the city’s 33rd traffic fatality of 2026. At this point last year, police had investigated 23 fatalities.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Tori DelliCarpini at 4103@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.


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