11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Scooter Crash near Leigh Avenue

SAN JOSE, CA (August 13, 2024) – Tuesday afternoon, a scooter accident on Camden Avenue claimed the life of Esias Amaru Ramos-Berhane.

Police responded to the scene around 4:21 p.m. in the area of Camden and Leigh Avenues, near Cambrian Park.

Reports indicate that the driver of a westbound 2006 Chevrolet pickup-truck traveled through a green light and struck a boy riding a scooter against a red traffic signal.

Investigators said the male juvenile was riding a scooter in a northerly direction at the time of the collision. 

Responding EMTs declared the boy riding the scooter dead at the scene.The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased victim as 11-year-old Esias Amaru Ramos-Berhane.

Reports said the involved Chevrolet driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. 

At this time, the family of Esias started a GoFundMe page to help with memorial expenses. 

Anyone with additional information regarding the pedestrian crash is encouraged to contact local officers as soon as possible.

Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies go out to the family and friends of Esias Amaru Ramos-Berhane.

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