Esfandiar Nikbakhshtali Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Curtner Avenue [San Jose, CA]

Suspected DUI Driver Involved in Fatal San Jose Hit-and-Run

 
SAN JOSE, CA (May 30, 2020) – Police arrested 76-year-old Esfandiar Nikbakhshtali after a hit-and-run on Curtner Avenue on late Saturday evening.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened near Canoas Gardens Avenue around 11:25 PM.
 
A report showed that the Santa Clara man was driving a gold-colored 2000 Dodge Caravan when he hit a 64-year-old woman. The victim was crossing the street at the time of the crash. In addition, Nikbakhshtali did not stop at the scene after the incident.
 
As a result, emergency crews rushed the victim to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office did not release the victim’s identity.
 
Police later arrested Nikbakhshtali on suspicion of hit-and-run, driving while under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia.

To the family and friends of the victim, we would like to express our deepest condolences to you during this time of heartache.

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