Edward Kirk Obituary, Death – A motorcyclist was killed last week in San Jose after falling off his bike and being hit by a truck, according to police reports released on Wednesday. The fatal collision occurred at 12:14 p.m. on Thursday, on the 1100 block of Old Bayshore Highway, involving a commercial truck and a motorcycle.
Police indicated that a 2020 Honda motorcycle, ridden by a man, was traveling north on Old Bayshore Highway when it collided with a 2015 Peterbilt big-rig, which was also heading north. The motorcyclist, identified as Edward Kirk, 58, from San Jose, fell off his motorcycle and was struck by the big-rig. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the big-rig remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. This incident marks the 35th fatal collision on San Jose streets in 2024. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is encouraged to contact Detective DelliCarpini at 4103@sanjoseca.gov or by calling (408) 277-4654.