San Jose, CA — On the night of Sunday, November 8, 2026, 17-year-old Leyla Corpuz Voluntad lost her life and another girl was injured in a head-on collision, according to KRON.
The San Jose Police Department reports that the accident took place at approximately 5:44 PM at the intersection of Tully Road and White Road, in a residential area of East San Jose, near Lake Cunningham Regional Park.
According to investigators, Voluntad was the passenger in a black 2001 Acura sedan driven by another young woman, traveling eastbound on Tully Road. For reasons not yet determined, the Acura veered out of its lane and crossed the median into oncoming traffic. It then collided with a blue 2022 Tesla sedan traveling westbound, driven by an adult male with an adult male and an adult female as passengers.
Voluntad received fatal injuries in the crash and was declared dead at the scene. She was identified by the Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner.
Emergency responders provided the Acura driver and the occupants of the Tesla with transportation to a nearby medical facility. The Acura driver received treatment for life-threatening injuries and was stabilized by the efforts of medical personnel. The injuries of the Tesla occupants were reportedly non-life-threatening.
This accident marks this year’s 43rd traffic-related death in San Jose.
Further details regarding this fatal accident have not yet been released. The San Jose PD requests that any members of the public with information regarding this accident please come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
Accidents involving Minors
Until drivers reach the age of 18, California Law states that their parents or legal guardians, specifically the adult who signed the minor’s license application, may be determined to have Vicarious Liability. This means it is possible that they could be found financially responsible for damages their child causes while driving a vehicle. Vicarious Liability applies whether or not the parent was present with the child in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Car Accidents in San Jose: Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Claims
If the Acura driver is found liable for the death of her passenger, Leyla Corpuz Voluntad, and the injuries of the Tesla occupants, then Voluntad’s family may have grounds for a wrongful death claim, and the Tesla occupants may have grounds for personal injury claims.
While no amount of money can replace the loss of a child, the costs should be borne by those responsible. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for funeral expenses and the loss of a child’s love and companionship.
Meanwhile, a personal injury claim can help to recover economic damages such as medical expenses and lost wages, with consideration for non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
San Jose Car Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident like the one described here at the intersection of Tully Road and White Road, a San Jose car accident lawyer would be happy to answer any questions and offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
