Third kid from my neighborhood to die in a car accident. Shit's so sad. Died less than 3 miles from the house, too. There was just a line of cars all the way up my street. I feel bad 'cause I didn't want to go to the funeral...but I've been to too many...can't handle another one just yet. R.I.P to my lil' dude Luan.
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Man killed in apparent San Jose street race identified, second driver arrested
By the Mercury News
Posted: 10/09/2009 01:36:43 PM PDT
Updated: 10/09/2009 02:30:49 PM PDT
The man killed Thursday in a car crash following a possible street race has been identified as a 23-year-old San Jose man.
Luan Le was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 12:19 p.m. Thursday on Silver Creek Valley Road east of Hellyer Road, according to San Jose police.
Police say their preliminary investigation indicates a white 1988 Honda Civic hatchback driven by Le was racing a green 2000 Acura two-door westbound on Silver Creek Valley Road when Le lost control his car, which smashed into a tree. Le was ejected from the car.
Frank Alvarez, the Acura driver, stopped near the crash. Police arrested the 19-year-old San Jose resident and booked him into jail for participating in a race.
Police did not say how fast they believe Le was driving at the time of the crash. The incident is still under investigation.
Anyone with information on the accident may call police investigator Mark Mabanag of the San Jose Police Department Vehicular Crimes Unit at 408-277-4654.
Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers, 408-947-STOP (7867).
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Man killed in apparent San Jose street race identified, second driver arrested
By the Mercury News
Posted: 10/09/2009 01:36:43 PM PDT
Updated: 10/09/2009 02:30:49 PM PDT
The man killed Thursday in a car crash following a possible street race has been identified as a 23-year-old San Jose man.
Luan Le was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 12:19 p.m. Thursday on Silver Creek Valley Road east of Hellyer Road, according to San Jose police.
Police say their preliminary investigation indicates a white 1988 Honda Civic hatchback driven by Le was racing a green 2000 Acura two-door westbound on Silver Creek Valley Road when Le lost control his car, which smashed into a tree. Le was ejected from the car.
Frank Alvarez, the Acura driver, stopped near the crash. Police arrested the 19-year-old San Jose resident and booked him into jail for participating in a race.
Police did not say how fast they believe Le was driving at the time of the crash. The incident is still under investigation.
Anyone with information on the accident may call police investigator Mark Mabanag of the San Jose Police Department Vehicular Crimes Unit at 408-277-4654.
Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers, 408-947-STOP (7867).
