Man Dies After Crashing Stolen Car in San Jose

The incident marks the city's third traffic fatality of 2026.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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A man died after crashing a stolen 2013 Infiniti EX37 into a cement wall in San Jose early Sunday morning. Police initially tried to stop the vehicle but did not pursue it after the driver sped away. The driver lost control and crashed beneath a highway overpass, and officers provided aid but he died at the scene.

Why it matters

Traffic fatalities are a major public safety concern in San Jose, and this incident highlights the dangers of high-speed chases and stolen vehicles on the city's roads. The investigation into this crash will likely focus on the police department's pursuit policies and whether there were any opportunities to safely stop the driver before the fatal collision.

The details

According to police, officers in marked vehicles initially tried to stop the gray 2013 Infiniti EX37 just before 3 a.m. at the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Moorpark Avenue. The driver sped away eastbound on Moorpark, but officers did not pursue. Shortly after passing Monroe Street, the driver lost control and crashed into a cement wall beneath the Highway 17 overpass. Officers saw the collision from a distance and provided aid, but the driver died at the scene.

  • The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2026.
  • The driver crashed the stolen vehicle shortly after passing the intersection with Monroe Street.

The players

San Jose Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and provided details about the crash.

Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office

The office that will release the identity of the deceased driver after confirming it and notifying next of kin.

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What’s next

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office will release the identity of the deceased driver after confirming it and notifying next of kin.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges San Jose faces in addressing traffic fatalities and the need for continued evaluation of police pursuit policies to balance public safety with the risks of high-speed chases.