Crime & Safety
Electric Scooter Rider Killed In South Bay Crash Involving School Bus
The crash at the intersection of South 10th and Reed streets was reported at around 6:50 a.m. Friday, police said.
SAN JOSÉ, CA — An electric scooter rider was killed Friday morning in a crash involving a school bus with students on board, San José police said.
The crash at the intersection of South 10th and Reed streets was reported at around 6:50 a.m.
Units are at the scene of a traffic collision involving a school bus with students on board and a bicyclist. S 10th/Reed St. The bicyclist has been pronounced deceased at the scene. Unknown if any injuries on the bus. CHP will handle the investigation. TOC: 6:51 AM pic.twitter.com/NxzdLgmpC1
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) October 21, 2022
The scooter rider was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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It is not yet known if anyone on the bus was injured, police said.
San José police are assisting the California Highway Patrol, which investigates collisions involving school buses.
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Motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
No additional information was immediately available.
Editor's note: The original version of this story reported that a bicyclist was killed in the crash. San José police said in a subsequent Twitter post that the victim was riding an electric scooter.
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