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SAN JOSE – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision Friday afternoon in San Jose, police said.
The collision was reported around 2:25 p.m. in the area of Story and South White roads, according to the San Jose Police Department.
Police initially said the victim, a woman, suffered major injuries, but she later died.
The woman’s death marked the 23rd fatal collision and 24th traffic fatality of the year on city streets. At this time last year, San Jose police had investigated 38 traffic fatalities.
Additional details about the crash, including a description of the suspect and their vehicle, were not immediately available.
South White Road was closed between Story Road and Buckner Drive for an investigation.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or svcrimestoppers.org.
Units are currently on scene in the area of Story Rd and S. White Rd investigating a major injury hit and run collision involving an adult pedestrian. Traffic will be impacted. Updates will be shared as they become available.
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— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) July 7, 2023
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Originally published at Jason Green