Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Santa Clara Street [San Jose, CA]

Man Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in San Jose Pedestrian Crash on Santa Clara Street

 
SAN JOSE, CA (September 4, 2020) — A hit-and-run driver struck and killed a pedestrian in a crash on Santa Clara Street near Notre Dame Avenue Thursday morning.
 
Around 6:00 a.m., officers received word of the crash and responded soon after to investigate.
 
According to their investigation, the pedestrian tried crossing Santa Clara Street, southbound in a marked crosswalk. After that, an eastbound driver struck him.
 
Unfortunately, the driver left the scene and failed to provide aid or stay for police questioning.
 
Not long after the driver’s escape, paramedics arrived and transported the victim to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
 
If anyone has information on the vehicle and driver involved, contact the San Jose police department.

To the family and friends of the victim, we wish you our sympathies and thoughts of courage and hope.

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