A grisly scene unfolded in the quiet darkness of the early hours as San Jose police were called to the aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run collision. Taking place at the intersection of Nieman Boulevard and Daniel Maloney Drive, the incident has added to the city's climbing traffic death toll, marking it as the 12th in just as many incidents this year.
The crash occurred around 4:12 AM when a black 2017 Chevy Camaro sedan, reportedly speeding north on Nieman Boulevard, crashed into a 2000 white Nissan Frontier pickup. The Camaro's driver, allegedly failing to heed a stop sign, struck the Nissan, whose driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The authorities have since taken a juvenile into custody, suspecting them to be behind the wheel of the Camaro.
The San Jose Police Department revealed details of the tragedy in a press release. The victim, an adult male driving the Nissan, leaves behind unanswered questions and a city grappling with repeated loss on its roads. As the families await word on the deceased's identity, the coroner's office carries the burden of confirmation and the delicate task of notification.
The San Jose community, unsettled by the frequency of such events, now looks to the SJPD for answers. Detective DelliCarpini of the Traffic Investigations Unit spearheads the ongoing investigation. The department urges witnesses or those possessing any relevant information to step forward and make contact.
