Suspect at Large after Deadly Solo-Vehicle Accident near Sierra Road

SAN JOSE, CA (February 12, 2024) – Rosa Magaly Zapata died early Saturday night in a solo-car collision on Piedmont and Sierra Road. Police officers responded to the scene around 5:41 p.m., after receiving multiple calls in the area.

Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered that a white 2006 BMW sedan traveling north had swerved to the right, leaving the roadway. Consequently, the vehicle collided with both a light pole and a tree.

Emergency medical personnel who arrived on the scene transported the BMW’s passenger to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased passenger as Zapata, a 30-year-old resident of Turlock. In addition, the male driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Although, police have not disclosed any information about the involved driver.

Further details will be provided once they become available.

The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Rosa Magaly Zapata who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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