Motorcyclist dies in fatal car crash on U.S. 101 in San Jose

A motorcyclist was struck and killed by a driver Monday on Highway 101 in San Jose, authorities said.

The motorcyclist was traveling south at about 8:45 p.m. when the motorcycle’s rear wheel began to fishtail back and forth, causing the bike to overturn, California Highway Patrol said. Officials said they don’t know why the motorcycle fishtailed.

The rider came to a stop and was then fatally struck by a driver in a Kia, officials said. The victim was identified as a 43-year-old man from Gustine (Merced County)…

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