A tragic event unfolded on the streets of San Jose when a female pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle reversing out of a driveway. The San Jose Police Department disclosed the incident occurred in the 800 block of Saratoga Avenue on February 10 at around 2:09 PM. The victim, whose identity is being withheld until next of kin are notified, was hit by a 2004 tan Volkswagen Touareg and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

The driver, an adult male, stayed at the scene and is said to have cooperated with the law enforcement officials investigating the collision. This incident marks the city's eighth fatal traffic collision and also its fifth pedestrian fatality of the year, according to a statement by the San Jose Police Department. The circumstances around the incident are still being pieced together, and detectives are actively seeking more information.

The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office is tasked with releasing the name of the deceased once proper verification and family notification procedures have been completed. Meanwhile, authorities are calling on the public to come forward with any details pertaining to the tragedy. Detective Bowen of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 408-277-4654 for individuals looking to share insights.

San Jose authorities also encourage anonymous tip submissions through the P3TIPS mobile app, the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or their website. The Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program may offer a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest as part of their ongoing initiative to solve and prevent crimes.