Pedestrian killed, several injured in 2 separate SJ hit-and-run crashes
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- One pedestrian was killed and several other people were hurt after two separate early morning hit-and-run incidents Friday in San Jose.
Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash
A person was killed in a hit-and-run collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians near downtown San Jose early Friday morning, police said.
The crash occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the area of West Virginia Street and Almaden Avenue. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and one of the pedestrians was sent to a hospital in critical condition, but police say later died.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was nabbed a short time later, police said. No details have yet been released regarding the suspect's identity.
Police closed surrounding streets as the investigation continues. The public is urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Two-Vehicle Crash
A second separate hit-and-run crash happened on southbound Highway 85 at Blossom Hill Rd.
It happened before 5 a.m. Friday and was a two-vehicle incident.
One of the cars has major damage, and the two people inside were transported to the hospital but are expected to be ok.
The other car was found unoccupied and CHP is working to identify the driver.
All lanes have been cleared and reopened.
Bay City News contributed to this story.
