A motorcyclist who might have been driving erratically hit and
severely injured a woman in the Sonic Drive-In parking lot in
southeast Gilroy, police said.
A motorcyclist who might have been driving erratically hit and severely injured a woman in the Sonic Drive-In parking lot in southeast Gilroy, police said.
About 3:45 p.m. Saturday, police received multiple calls regarding an accident involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in the parking lot of Sonic, 6921 Cameron Blvd. Police arrived at the scene to find a woman who had suffered severe injuries and was unconscious, police said. She was taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital, and was still in critical condition as of today, police said.
Multiple witnesses said the motorcyclist, a San Jose man whose name police did not release, was driving in a reckless manner before he lost control and struck the woman as she crossed the parking lot, police said. Police said they questioned the man, but did specify the findings of that interview. However, police have not arrested the man, saying that the Santa Clara County Office of the District Attorney will determine possible charges after the investigation is complete and toxicology tests come back.
Police also did not release information – including name, age or residence – about the woman.
Police did take the opportunity to reiterate the dangers of driving recklessly, driving under the influence, or riding without a seat belt.
“One laps in judgment can have life-changing consequences for all parties involved,” police wrote in a statement.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Investigator Rene Arbizu at 846-0300.
