The suspect, who falsely claimed a carjacking, succumbed to injuries sustained in a hit and run in San Jose. The article provides details on the incident and how to obtain an official crash report.
SAN JOSE, CA - January 12, 2026
A suspect who falsely claimed to have been carjacked has died from injuries sustained in a hit and run incident in San Jose. The crash occurred at an unspecified time and location within the city. Details regarding the vehicles involved and the exact circumstances of the crash have not been released.
Key Facts
- Crash date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Type of crash: Hit and run
- People involved: Suspect who falsely claimed carjacking
- Injuries / fatalities: Suspect died of injuries
- Source(s): KRON4
Crash Overview
The incident in San Jose involved a suspect who had previously made a false claim of being carjacked. The suspect was involved in a hit and run, the details of which remain unclear as authorities have not released specifics regarding the time, location, or vehicles involved. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash. No further information about the sequence of events leading to the hit and run has been provided.
People Involved
The individual involved in the crash was a suspect who had falsely claimed a carjacking. The suspect died from the injuries sustained in the hit and run. Authorities have not released the name or age of the suspect, and no other individuals have been reported as involved in the incident.