Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Fatal Hit-And-Run Friday Morning In San Jose

The suspect vehicle, an early 90s white full-size pickup truck, hit a pedestrian in the area of Delmas Ave and West Santa Clara St about 5am

UPDATE 8:15 A.M.-

Police are searching for a truck believed to have struck and killed a pedestrian before fleeing the scene in San Jose this morning.

Officers responded at 4:51 a.m. to the area of Delmas Avenue and West Santa Clara Street on a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. Responding officers located a man on the ground suffering from serious injuries.

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Medical personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the man deceased a short time later, police said.

Police said the preliminary investigation into the collision indicates a full-size white pickup truck was traveling south on Delmas Avenue and struck the pedestrian. The driver fled the scene.

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The San Jose Police Traffic Investigation Unit is responding to the scene to investigate the incident.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

Police said West Santa Clara Street is currently closed between the state Highway 87 off-ramp and Autumn Street.

Police described the suspect vehicle as an early 90s white full-size pickup truck.

The truck appeared to be filled with items in the rear bed area. The truck should have some damage to its front fender area.

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(original story)

SAN JOSE - Police this morning are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision in San Jose.

The incident occurred near the intersection of West Santa Clara Street and Delmas Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department.

Police are looking for a full-sized white pickup truck with damage to its front driver side.

The truck was last seen heading south on Delmas Avenue.

West Santa Clara Street is currently closed between Highway 87 and Autumn Street.

The incident was first reported at 4:51 a.m.

-Bay City News, image via Shuttertock

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