At about 4:23 p.m. April 21, authorities responded to reports of a collision on Almaden Expressway and Canoas Garden Avenue
San Jose, CA – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon in San Jose, according to the San Jose Police Department.
At about 4:23 p.m. April 21, authorities responded to reports of a collision on Almaden Expressway and Canoas Garden Avenue.
Initial reports indicate that a person walking in the area was hit by a vehicle. It’s unclear whether the victim was in the crosswalk when the accident occurred.
The SJPD officers and emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and attended to the injured pedestrian, who sustained critical injuries.
The pedestrian was rushed to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased shortly after. Details about the victim’s name, age, or gender were not immediately released.
No details were provided on the driver of the involved vehicle. Roads were shut down in the area as authorities investigated the incident.
Additional details on the accident were not immediately available. The San Jose Police Department is conducting an investigation to establish the cause of the collision.