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Crash #2023062768 Crash #2023062768
Fatalities 1
State CALIFORNIA
County SANTA CLARA
City SANTA CLARA
Date Dec. 20, 2023
Time 8:44 p.m.
Google Maps(37.3819750, -121.9621639)
Street Name 1 US-101
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherCloudy
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing U.S. Highway
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Freeways and Expressways
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 419
First Harmful Event Tree (Standing Only)
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection Yes
Relation to Junction Entrance/Exit Ramp Related
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road Gore
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Cloudy
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 51 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployment - Unknown Location
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.186
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathDecember
Day of Death20
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death21
Minute of Death3
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes19
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
Race Unknown
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Mercedes-Benz
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
NCSA Model 401
Registration State California
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 4JGAB72E3YA1
Model Year 2000
VPIC Make ID 449
VPIC Model ID 2129
VPIC Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Upper Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Tree (Standing Only)
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State California
Driver Zip Code 95054
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Suspended
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 65
Driver Weight 140
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 1
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 2019
Month of Newest Violation April
Year of Newest Violation 2021
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Entrance/Exit Ramp
Total Lanes in Roadway One Lane
Roadway Alignment Curve Right
Roadway Grade Not Reported
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Not Reported
Traffic Control Device Functioning Not Reported
Pre Event Movement Negotiating a Curve
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Traveling Too Fast for Conditions
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Avoidance Maneuver
Precrash Stability Skidding Laterally - Rotation Direction Unknown
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Right Roadside Departure
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRe-Entering Highway
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsTree (Standing Only)
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsFence

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