Teen Dies From Hit-and-run In San Jose While Suspect At Large

SAN JOSE, CA -- A teenager died Sunday after being struck last Friday by a vehicle in San Jose, police said Thursday. Patrick Montgomery, 17, of San Jose, died following the collision in the 4000 block of Park Paxton Place.

Officers responded at 6:39 p.m. and began an investigation that revealed that the driver and Montgomery had some contact before the collision. Police said as the driver drove away, Montgomery apparently held onto the vehicle or was dragged by the vehicle. Montgomery eventually fell to the ground and stopped next to a parked vehicle.

Police said the driver drove away north on Park Paxton Place without providing identification or calling for help. Montgomery was taken to a hospital where he died. Police said they have not identified the suspect or the vehicle.

The death is the city's 12th fatal collision and ninth fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision this year.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call Detective Troy Sirmons of the Police Department's traffic investigation unit at (408) 277-4654. People wishing to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-7867. Persons providing information that leads to an arrest and conviction of a suspect may be eligible for a cash reward.

--Bay City News