By Crash News Writer 
Gilroy, CA (July 19, 2025) – A deadly collision in Gilroy Tuesday night claimed the life of a 61-year-old man after he was struck by a motorcycle along Santa Teresa Boulevard.
According to reports, officers with the Gilroy Police Department responded to the crash just before 8 p.m. on July 16 near the intersection of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Ballybunion Drive. When they arrived, both the pedestrian and the motorcyclist were found down in the roadway.
The motorcyclist, a 53-year-old Gilroy resident, sustained only minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The pedestrian, however, suffered major injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Gilroy Police’s Major Accident Investigation Team is handling the investigation and is asking anyone with video footage or information to contact them at 408-846-0350.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Information presented here is based on preliminary reports from law enforcement and may be updated as the investigation continues.
- The name of the 61-year-old pedestrian has not yet been released, pending notification of family members.
- Authorities continue to investigate the events leading up to the crash and are seeking witness video to assist in reconstructing the incident.
- Motorists and pedestrians in the area are urged to remain vigilant, particularly near busy intersections like Santa Teresa Boulevard and Ballybunion Drive.
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