SJPD is Asking for the Public’s Assistance to Locate Suspect Wanted for Traffic Fatality #24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

During the course of the investigation, Jose Carrillo-Huizar was identified as the primary suspect responsible for the double fatal hit-and-run that occurred on April 7th, 2022. The vehicle used during the incident has been located and is in custody. Carrillo-Huizar is not in custody, is believed to have fled the area, and has an active arrest warrant for vehicular homicide and felony hit-and-run. 

Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective O’Brien #3527 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654 or e-mail 3527@sanjoseca.gov.

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. Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.svcrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.

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On April 7th, 2022, at approximately 6:26 PM, Officers responded to the area of Ocala Avenue and Oakton Court to investigate a hit and run collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:

The vehicle was a newer, unknown year, red pick-up truck. The truck was traveling westbound on Ocala Avenue in the number one lane when it struck two adult female pedestrians who were crossing Ocala Avenue in a southbound direction. Both pedestrians were in a marked crosswalk when they were struck.

Immediately after the collision the driver fled the scene and was last seen traveling northbound on Capitol Expressway.

Both pedestrians were transported to local hospitals with major injuries. Shortly after arriving they were both pronounced deceased.

This incident is now being investigated as a felony hit and run.

This is the 24th fatal collision, and 25th and 26th traffic death of 2022. Additionally, these are the 13th and 14th pedestrian fatalities of the year.

The identity of the victims 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 O’Brien #3527 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.svcrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.