Motorcyclist Killed In SJ Big Rig Clash On I-280 Identified

SAN JOSE, CA -- A San Jose man was identified as the motorcyclist killed on Interstate 280 when he was run over by a big-rig Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Victor Uvalles, 35, was splitting lanes just south of Race Street at 3:15 p.m. when he fell off his motorcycle into the third lane, according to CHP Officer Ross Lee.

A double-trailer rock hauler ran the man over in the third lane and he died at the scene. Lee said it's unclear why the man fell off his motorcycle before the collision.

The big-rig driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No one else was injured and no other vehicles were involved.

The CHP issued a Sig-alert at 3:24 p.m., and all lanes were reopened by 5:52 p.m. The crash is still under investigation and the Santa Clara County medical examiner's office will identify the man once his family is contacted.

--Bay City News