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San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Aja Seldon , FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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