Crime & Safety

Woman Fatally Struck By SUV Was Co-Founder Of San Jose Health Care Organization

A SUV hit the co-founder of a San Jose health care organization and killed her Wednesday evening, according to city officials.

Maria Marcelo, co-founder of Healing Grove Health Center, speaking at a press conference
Maria Marcelo, co-founder of Healing Grove Health Center, speaking at a press conference (KPIX)

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Maria Marcelo, 47, died in the collision reported around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Little Orchard Street and Perrymont Avenue, police said.

Mayer was the co-founder of Healing Grove Health Center, and at the time of the collision was leading a procession of the Virgen de Juquila, a Oaxacan traditional Christmastime celebration, the center's executive director Brett Bymaster wrote on social media.

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