SAN JOSE — A woman died early Morning after a vehicle struck her in South San Jose, resulting in the city’s first fatal traffic collision of the year, according to authorities.
Police said the crash was reported at 1:54 a.m. in the area of Skyway Drive and Monterey Road. The woman, who was yet to be identified as of Monday morning, was a pedestrian. She was transported to a hospital following the crash where she later died.
As of 5:20 a.m. no further details were immediately made available surrounding the collision.
Units are currently in the area of Skyway Dr and Monterey Rd for a major injury vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The adult female pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries where she was subsequently pronounced deceased.
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— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) January 15, 2024
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The southbound lanes of Monterey Road will be closed for a “significant amount of time” between Skyway and Branham Lane while police investigate the scene. Authorities urged commuters to find alternate routes Monday morning.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
