The San José Police Department is actively investigating a hit-and-run that has turned fatal, marking the city's fourth traffic death of the year. On the chilly morning of January 11, officers were called to a harrowing scene on Quimby Road, where a man had been hit by a vehicle as he darted through traffic.
The unidentified vehicle that struck the pedestrian was traveling westbound and did not stop to render aid, leaving the scene with the driver's identity still shrouded in mystery. It was outside of a marked crosswalk where the victim, an adult male, put his life in the hands of fate, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
Initially stabilized after being transported to a local hospital, the man clung to life until January 27, when he succumbed to his injuries. With this loss, he becomes the third pedestrian to die on San José's streets in the fresh start of 2024. The victim's name awaits release, pending identification confirmation and next-of-kin notification by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office.
The San José Police Department is urging public cooperation, soliciting any information that could illuminate the circumstances or culprit behind this fatal incident. Detective Dellicarpini of the Traffic Investigations Unit is the point of contact for tips, reachable via email at [email protected] or by phone at 408-277-4654. The community has also been reminded of the anonymous tip avenues available through the P3TIPS mobile app, the (408) 947-STOP tip line, or the Crime Stoppers website. Informants may even be rewarded for information leading to an arrest through the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.
The full details of the incident remain sparse as the inquiry presses on, with the authorities requesting witnesses or anyone with pertinent information to come forward. The primary goal remains to piece together the events of that fateful morning and to bring the unknown driver to justice for their role in this tragic loss of life. More on this developing story can be found on the San José Police Department's official website.
