![[10-31-2025] Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Pickup Truck on North 24th Street in San Jose](https://ak1.to//ZopM.webp)
A motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck in San Jose on Friday evening, October 31, 2025.
According to the San Jose Police Department, the crash occurred around 5:48 p.m. on the 100 block of North 24th Street near San Jose High School.
A preliminary investigation determined that a man riding a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling north on North 24th Street at a high rate of speed when he collided with a 2016 Toyota pickup truck backing out of a driveway.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota was not injured and remained at the scene to cooperate with police.
No further details were immediately available.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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