Man Dies After Fiery Solo Crash on San Jose’s Capitol Expressway

Overview

• Police say a solo crash near Capitol Expressway and Cunningham Avenue early Sunday left a man dead at the scene.
• An SJPD sergeant on patrol heard the collision and found a burning 2010 Toyota Camry lodged against the center median.
• Fire crews put out the blaze and pulled the driver from the car, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
• A preliminary investigation cites high speed into construction safety barriers in the center median as the likely cause.
• Authorities report the driver was the only occupant, and the county medical examiner will release his identity after formal confirmation.