Esteban Ontiveros Jr Fatal San Jose Vehicle Accident on Highway 101

San Jose, California (February 4, 2020) – 22-year-old Esteban Ontiveros Jr of Morgan Hill, has been identified as the man who was killed in an accident involving multiple vehicles on Sunday morning in San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner.

The collision was reported at around 12:40 a.m.February 2, along northbound Highway 101 near Bailey Avenue.

The California Highway Patrol said Ontiveros was driving a 2010 Hyundai Accent at a high rate of speed when he rear-ended a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The Hyundai spun out and was struck on its right side by a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia big rig, which caused the Hyundai to overturn and catch fire.

Ontiveros was ejected from the vehicle, and he was struck by 1 2012 Mazda 3.

Ontiveros was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

No other details of the crash were immediately released. 

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.