Media Advisory
21-234-0067
On August 22nd, 2021, at approximately 12:54 AM, Officers responded to the area of Rigoletto Drive and Brahms Avenue to investigate a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
An unknown type of vehicle was traveling westbound on Rigoletto Drive when it struck an adult male pedestrian that was walking across the street, outside of a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene immediately after the collision.
The possible suspect vehicle is believed to be similar to a 2006-2008 Acura TSX 4 door sedan. The vehicle will have possible damage to the front end.
This is the 40th fatal collision and the 41st victim of 2021. This is the 17th pedestrian death this year.
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.