Full Notification

On Saturday August 16th at 11:41 hours, Morgan Hill Police dispatch received an emergency call reporting a vehicle collision on Monterey Road near the intersection of Middle Ave. Officers arrived on scene and located the collision on the southbound lanes of traffic. The drivers of the vehicles sustained injuries, both drivers were provided medical treatment at the scene. One of the involved drivers, an 89 year old male Hollister resident, was transported to Regional Medical Center in San Jose, CA where he later succumbed to his injures. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office will be conducting an investigation to determine cause of death. Investigating officers at the scene were able to determine both vehicles were traveling southbound on Monterey Road when one of the involved vehicles made an abrupt turning movement striking the other vehicle. There were no indications that alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision.


If anyone has information regarding this incident please contact the Morgan Hill Police Department at 408-779-2101.