San Jose, CA (June 11, 2025) – A devastating crash on Monday night led to the death of one person after their vehicle collided with a retaining wall and burst into flames along a remote stretch of Highway 130.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 8:55 p.m. on June 9 along Highway 130, also known as Mount Hamilton Road, in the area of Sawtooth Canyon east of San Jose. California Highway Patrol investigators determined that a sedan traveling westbound left the roadway and struck both a culvert and a retaining wall. The impact ignited the vehicle, which was quickly engulfed in flames.

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, died at the scene. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the victim’s identity once next of kin have been notified. CHP noted that due to the remote location, local traffic was not impacted by the crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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