[01-16-2026] Santa Clara County, CA – One Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Gilroy

One person was killed, and another sustained serious injuries after a vehicle struck two pedestrians in the area of Charles Lux Drive and Lopez Way in Gilroy on Friday morning, January 16, 2026.

According to police, the collision occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. near Las Animas Elementary School.

Authorities reported that one of the victims, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a woman, was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Officials stated that the teenage driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police indicated that drugs, alcohol, and speed do not appear to have been contributing factors in the crash.

The incident remains under investigation.

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