At around 7:24 p.m. April 23, authorities responded to reports of an auto-pedestrian collision in the 2300 block of Carlton Avenue
San Jose, CA – A driver was arrested after striking and injuring two pedestrians in San Jose on Thursday evening, the San Jose Police Department reported.
At around 7:24 p.m. April 23, authorities responded to reports of an auto-pedestrian collision in the 2300 block of Carlton Avenue.
Initial reports indicate that two pedestrians were walking in the area when a vehicle hit them. Details on how the victims were struck and whether they were in a marked crosswalk were not immediately released.
San Jose police and emergency personnel arrived at scene shortly after receiving reports of the accident and rendered aid the the injured pedestrians.
After evaluation, medics transported both pedestrians to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver was uninjured and remained at the scene of the collision. San Jose police took the driver into custody for unspecified charges.
The identities of the involved pedestrians and the driver were not released by the authorities.
No additional details were immediately available. The San Jose Police Department is conducting an investigation to establish the cause of the collision.