Driver Crashes Into Post Office in San Jose, Igniting Fire
Briefly

Richard Tillman, 44, was arrested after crashing his vehicle into the Almaden Valley post office in San Jose, which caused a fire. Firefighters took over 90 minutes to extinguish the blaze, but thankfully, no one was injured. The incident is being investigated as potentially intentional by the Postal Inspection Service and local law enforcement. Mayor Matt Mahan expressed relief that no injuries occurred and suggested mental health issues might have contributed to the event. Richard is known as the brother of Pat Tillman, a former football player turned Army Ranger.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Richard Tillman, 44, who was arrested after crashing into the Almaden Valley post office in San Jose, igniting a fire.
Firefighters responded at 3am, finding a vehicle had crashed through the front of the post office, taking them over 90 minutes to extinguish the blaze.
The Postal Inspection Service is investigating the incident as potentially intentional, with local law enforcement agencies also involved in the inquiry.
Mayor Matt Mahan expressed gratitude that no one was injured and noted mental health issues could have played a role in the event.
Read at San Jose Inside
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