Tragedy struck a San Jose intersection last night when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian, marking the city's 11th traffic death this year. The San Jose Police Department reported that a Mitsubishi Mirage hit an adult male crossing Saratoga Avenue against the traffic signal.
The fatal incident occurred on March 31, at about 7:40 PM, along Saratoga Avenue and Highway 280. According to the SJPD, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver involved stayed to cooperate with officers, and investigators have indicated that neither alcohol nor drugs were contributing factors. This latest death underscores a disturbing trend for the city, tallying the 7th pedestrian to be killed on its streets this year.
Details surrounding the collision were shared in an official statement released early this morning. The SJPD has not released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office. The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and authorities call for anyone with information to come forward.
Residents of San Jose are reeling as the city confronts another loss of life on its roads. Detective Leslie of the Traffic Investigations Unit is leading the inquiry into the circumstances of the collision. Those with information that may assist the investigation are urged to contact the detective at [email protected] or call 408-277-4654.
