Coroner IDs Man Killed In San Tomas Expressway Street Race

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – A 20-year-old man killed when he crashed a car immediately after a street race in Santa Clara Sunday afternoon has been identified as 20-year-old Juan Mayoral-Ocampo of San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County medical examiner's office.

Mayoral-Ocampo was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro on northbound San Tomas Expressway where he was racing with a silver Acura TSX or TL around 12:30 p.m., California Highway Patrol Officer Ross Lee said.

Witnesses reported that both cars were traveling around 100 mph before coming to a stop near slow traffic at the intersection with Homestead Road, Lee said.

The Chevy swerved to the right and crashed into a sidewalk before it became stuck between a tree and sound wall, according to Lee.

The Chevy then caught on fire, but investigators believe Mayoral-Ocampo died in the preceding crash, Lee said.

The Acura driver was able to drive away from the scene without running into other vehicles, Lee said.

The surviving driver was described as a Hispanic man in his mid-20s to mid-30s with a faded haircut, with hair shorter on the sides and longer on top, according to Lee.

Anyone with information on the suspect driver or vehicle is asked to call the CHP San Jose area office (408) 467-5400.

Previous coverage:

• Hunt On For Acura Driver Possibly Racing Camaro Before Fatal Crash Near San Tomas Expressway
• Motorist Dies After Car Strikes Tree Near Homestead Road, San Tomas Expressway

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--Bay City News contributed to this report/File photo