San Jose motorcyclist dies in crash in Oak Canyon neighborhood Wednesday night

Posted: Oct 12, 2023 / 05:36 AM PDT

Updated: Oct 12, 2023 / 10:47 AM PDT

(BCN) — A male motorcyclist died due to a traffic collision in San Jose’s Oak Canyon neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Camden Avenue and Canna Lane around 11:17 p.m., the San Jose Police Department said. The 2003 Suzuki motorcycle was being ridden by the man southbound on Camden Ave. when there was a loss of control followed by a crash.

The motorcycle rider was declared dead at the scene, according to police. There were no further details about the crash or the rider immediately available.

This is the 40th fatal collision and the 41st traffic death of 2023 in San Jose, police said.

Anyone with information to help the investigation is asked to contact Detective Lesli #4264 of the San Jose Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit at 4264@sanjoseca.gov or (408)-277-4654.