On September 13, 2024, an 18-year-old woman from Gilroy, Paulina Verduzco Mendoza, was killed after falling from a pickup truck performing reckless stunts in a San Jose parking lot. The driver of the Ford pickup, believed to be intoxicated, was doing 'donuts' when Mendoza fell onto the pavement and was subsequently run over by the vehicle. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, marking the 37th traffic-related fatality in San Jose for the year. The driver has been arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence, with police confirming that alcohol was a factor in the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identities of Mendoza or the driver. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.