Homeless man killed in San Jose pedestrian crash, police say

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A pedestrian identified as a homeless man was hit and killed Wednesday morning in South San Jose, according to police.

The collision happened at the intersection of Cherry Ave. and Almaden Expressway just after 4:30 a.m.

SJPD says that the victim was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.

Police say that the driver, a woman in an SUV, remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. No drug or alcohol influence is suspected.

This is the 30th pedestrian death and 56th fatal crash in San Jose this year.

The victim's identity will be released once it's confirmed and family is notified.

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