Crime & Safety
San Jose Investigates 1st Homicide Of 2024: Police
Detectives believe a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian, causing fatal injuries, before fleeing the scene Wednesday evening.
SAN JOSE, CA — Detectives in San Jose are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian Wednesday evening in what police have classified as the city's first homicide case of the year.
In a news release, the department said officers arrived near the intersection of Descanso Drive and North First Street shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday. First responders found a man with life-threatening injuries who was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to save him.
Investigators said preliminary evidence suggested the crash was an "intentional act," and the unidentified driver fled before officers arrived. The motive and circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
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Anyone with information that could aid the investigation can contact the detectives assigned to the cast at 408-277-5283. The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office will confirm the victim's identity and release the name after notifying his next of kin.
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