Media Advisory
23-037-0840
On February 6, 2023, at approximately 9:10 PM, patrol Officers responded to the area of Monterey Road and Blossom Hill Road to investigate a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation revealed the following:
A 2015 Kenworth semi-truck pulling a trailer, driven by an adult male driver, was traveling southbound on Monterey Road when it struck an adult male pedestrian walking eastbound, outside of any marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the truck remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. There was no indication of alcohol or drug impairment.
This is the 3rd fatal collision, and the 4th traffic death of 2023. This is also the 2nd pedestrian death of the year.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office after confirming the victim’s identity and notifying next of kin.
Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective Malvido #4206 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 4206@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.
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By: Officer Steve Aponte #4390
Authorized by: Sergeant Palmer #3848