The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man killed Wednesday morning in a traffic collision on Highway 152 near Lover’s Lane.
The victim was Marcelino De Jesus-Santiago, age 27, from Delhi, according to authorities.
Two other men sustained major injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The accident happened at 7:55 a.m. Another 27-year-old male sustained major injuries along with a 31-year-old male from Fresno.
The accident involved two vehicles. It was east of Lake Road at Soap Lake, according to the CHP.
The Fresno man was westbound on Highway 152 in a 2000 Ford while driving about 60 mph, and De Jesus-Santiago was eastbound going about 55 mph. For unknown reasons, the Fresno driver crossed the solid double-yellow line and collided head on with the Toyota.
The CHP noted how several passersby stopped to help and the highway was closed for about four hours.
De Jesus-Santiago died on scene and was transported to the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office. The Ford passenger was transported by ambulance to San Jose Regional Hospital, and the driver was taken by Calstar to San Jose Regional Hospital.
The investigation is continuing as to whether alcohol or drugs were a factor. Contact Officer Tritenbach with any information at (408) 848-2324 or email [email protected].
