On Tues., Aug. 31, 2021, at approximately 3:17 p.m., Public Safety Dispatchers received multiple 9-1-1 calls. Callers reported a collision involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Harrison Street. Members of the Santa Clara Police and Fire Departments arrived on scene and provided first aid.
A preliminary investigation by our Traffic Investigator revealed the driver of the automobile was traveling eastbound on Harrison Street. The motorcyclist was southbound on Lafayette Street when the two collided at the intersection and the motorcyclist was ejected.
The 22-year-old motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The 69-year-old driver of the automobile remained at the scene and cooperated with our investigation. Alcohol and drugs did not appear to be a factor.
Our Traffic Investigators arrived to process evidence and reconstruct the collision, which remains an active investigation.
On Sept. 6, the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries.
The Santa Clara Police Department encourages drivers to slow down, obey traffic signals and drive safely.
If anyone has information regarding this collision, we encourage you to contact Traffic Investigator Stephen Selberg at (408) 615-4764. Anonymous information can be shared by calling the Anonymous Tip Line at (408) 615-4TIP (4847).
Date of Occurrence: August 31, 2021
Time: 3:17 p.m.
Incident: Fatal traffic collision
Case Number: 21-8310090
Location: Intersection of Lafayette Street and Harrison Street
