Family Speaks Out After Driver Faces Murder Charges in Fatal San Jose Crash
In San Jose, the family of a mother and toddler killed in a December crash speaks out after the driver who struck them faces murder charges. The father described the loss of his wife and daughter, who were killed when…

San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 26, 2026 —
The family of a mother and toddler who died in a December collision in San Jose has voiced their grief following the news that the driver who struck them is facing murder charges. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of the two victims, involved a vehicle traveling at an estimated speed of 140 mph at the time of impact.
The father of the deceased mother and child spoke about the profound loss of his wife and daughter. The exact date of the crash was not provided in the summary, nor were the names of the victims or the driver. The location within San Jose where the collision occurred was also not specified.
Details regarding the specific murder charges filed against the driver were not provided in the summary. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and further information regarding court dates or outcomes is not available. The summary did not include information about the condition of the driver following the crash or any statements made by the driver or their legal representation.
The impact of the high-speed collision caused significant damage, leading to the immediate deaths of the mother and child. The father’s statement highlighted the devastating effect the incident has had on his family. The summary did not contain any information about potential prior incidents involving the driver or their driving history.
Further updates on the legal case are expected as proceedings continue. The family’s decision to speak out underscores the tragic human toll of severe traffic incidents. Information about the specific makes or models of the vehicles involved was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Dustin Dorsey on abc7news.com, see more information here.
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