Pedestrian Seriously Injured In San Jose Hit & Run: Police

SAN JOSE, CA — Authorities in San Jose are searching for an unidentified driver who hit a pedestrian at an intersection earlier this month, causing significant injuries, before fleeing the scene, according to police.

Officers responded to the crash scene around 1:20 a.m. on Oct. 12, at South 4th Street and East San Carlos Street, near San Jose State University.

Investigators said a preliminary investigation determined a vehicle driving south on South 4th Street hit a woman crossing the street before continuing toward southbound Interstate 280. Surveillance video released Wednesday showed two pedestrians crossing at the intersection before a dark-colored vehicle sped into the frame and struck one.

Police said the victim was rushed to the hospital with major injuries but is expected to survive.

The vehicle involved is described as a dark-colored sedan. Witnesses or others with information that could help identify the driver can contact traffic detectives at 408-277-4654.