Two Killed in Separate Fatal Crashes on San Jose Highway 87

Over the weekend, two separate fatal vehicle collisions occurred on Highway 87 in San Jose, involving a motorcyclist and two cars, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The first crash happened early Saturday morning when a 33-year-old San Jose man on a 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle rear-ended a 2024 Ford Bronco and was ejected, dying at the scene; authorities do not suspect alcohol or drugs were involved. The second crash occurred late Sunday night when a 2020 Mercedes struck the right rear of a 2013 Honda Civic, causing the Honda driver to lose control and crash into a concrete wall, while the Mercedes hit a concrete pillar and caught fire; the 21-year-old Cupertino driver of the Mercedes died at the scene, though a passenger escaped with minor injuries. Toxicology tests are pending to determine if substances were a factor in the Sunday crash. Both incidents resulted in temporary highway closures and remain under active investigation, with the CHP requesting witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The names of the deceased have not been released pending family notification.