According to authorities, a driver who was suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody on Saturday after she lost control and collided into a San Jose home’s second floor, killing her passenger.
The single car collision occurred near McKee Road and Francis Drive shortly before 2:30 a.m., according to the police.
Police said the driver, a woman, lost control while speeding west on McKee Road and cited a preliminary investigation. She struck the curb, crashed through a fence, and smashed into the second floor of a house after navigating the center median and all eastbound lanes.
The male passenger passed away at the site.
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According to police, the occupants of the damaged residence were evacuated but did not sustain any injuries. According to authorities, this is the 23rd fatal collision in San Jose this year.
Anybody with information regarding the collision is urged to get in touch with Detective DelliCarpini (#4103) of the San Jose police department by phone at 408-277-4654 or by email at [email protected].
The P3TIPS mobile app, silicon valleycrimestoppers.org, or the tip line at 408-947-STOP can all be used to leave anonymous tips.
