Crime & Safety

Body Found On San Jose Freeway

The California Highway Patrol is investigating it as a possible drug overdose.

SAN JOSE, CA -- A body was found about 9:45 p.m. Saturday off of State Highway 87 near the Capitol Expressway interchange in San Jose, and the California Highway Patrol is investigating it as a possible drug overdose.

It isn't certain tonight whether the body is that of a man or a woman, said CHP Officer Damian Cistaro.

It was found west of the sound wall alongside northbound Highway 87, he said.

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The Santa Clara County coroner has been called to the scene.

No other information was available late tonight.

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