CHP: Man dies after jumping off Highway 101 overpass and is struck by a vehicle

SAN JOSE A man died Monday morning after he jumped from a Highway overpass onto the southbound lanes of traffic and was struck by a automobile the California Highway Patrol explained Government were trying to identify the man Related Articles Two California residents among killed in crash involving tour bus near Yellowstone SJ motorcyclist dead following crash with suspected DUI driver Motorcyclist dead in I- crash Motorcyclist killed in collision Friday in Milpitas Bicyclist killed in Atherton truck collision was high school coach CHP Officer Ross Lee commented the man jumped from the Oakland Road overpass onto the southbound lanes of the highway about a m Monday He was then struck by a bus that remained at the scene The man who jumped was pronounced dead at the scene All southbound lanes remained closed at a m while officers investigated what happened The CHP mentioned it hoped to be able to reopen the lanes by a m Anyone with information about the man or who witnessed what happened is petitioned to call the CHP San Jose office at - - Check back for updates on this advancing story If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of depression or suicidal thoughts the Suicide Dilemma Lifeline offers free round-the-clock patronage information and materials for help Call or text the lifeline at or see the lifeline org website where chat is available