MEDIA ADVISORY
21-201-1017
On July 20th 2021, at approximately 11:25 PM Officers responded to the area of Monterey Highway and Curtner Avenue to investigate a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
An adult male pedestrian was walking in the southbound lanes of Monterey Highway, outside of a marked crosswalk, when he was struck by a black Chevrolet pickup truck. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The adult male driver of the pickup remained at the scene and was cooperative with the investigation. Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be a factor.
This is the 30th fatal collision and the 31st victim of 2021. This is the 11th fatal pedestrian collision of 2021.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office after they confirm the victim’s identity and notify next of kin.
Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective Templeman #3556 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.
Persons wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (408) 947-STOP (7867) or click the "Submit a Tip" on the link below. Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.
BY: Officer Steve Aponte #4390
AUTHORIZED BY: Sergeant Scherry #3822