San Jose Accident: Undisclosed Woman and 14 Year Old Teenager Killed on Crime Wrong-way Crash on Highway 85 in San Jose

In a heartbreaking incident on Monday afternoon, a woman and a 14-year-old boy lost their lives in a devastating wrong-way crash on Highway 85 in San Jose, California. The tragic accident occurred around 3:50 p.m., just south of Highway 87, and has left the community reeling.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) began receiving frantic calls from motorists around 3:40 p.m. reporting a white Toyota Tacoma driving the wrong way on northbound Highway 85, near Saratoga Avenue. Witnesses described the pickup truck barreling down the highway against traffic, creating a terrifying and dangerous situation for other drivers.

Just ten minutes after the initial reports, the unthinkable happened. The Toyota Tacoma, allegedly speeding, collided head-on with a Tesla traveling northbound on Highway 85. The force of the impact was catastrophic, and despite the safety features of the Tesla, the occupants—a woman and a 14-year-old boy—tragically lost their lives at the scene. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, but their loss has left a deep void in the hearts of their loved ones and the community.

The driver of the Toyota Tacoma, identified by the CHP as 39-year-old Duncan McQuarrie, was also severely injured in the crash. He was rushed to a nearby hospital with major injuries. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, including whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the incident. The severity of the crash has prompted a thorough investigation, with the CHP working to piece together the events leading up to the collision.

As the investigation continues, the CHP is urging anyone who may have witnessed the wrong-way driving or the crash itself to come forward. They are particularly interested in any additional details that might help clarify the cause of the accident. Witnesses are asked to contact the CHP San Jose Area Office at 408-961-0900. The tragic deaths of the woman and the 14-year-old boy have sent shockwaves through the San Jose community.