Pedestrian fatally struck by driver near hospital in East San Jose
SAN JOSE – A man was fatally struck by a driver near a hospital in East San Jose Monday morning, in the city's 20th fatal collision of the year.
According to San Jose Police, the collision took place in the area of McKee Road and Jackson Avenue, near Regional Medical Center, shortly after 8 a.m. The pedestrian, only identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
In an update Monday afternoon, police said the driver of a 2008 Lexus sedan was traveling westbound on McKee Road when it struck the pedestrian. Police said the pedestrian was walking northbound, outside of any marked crosswalks.
The man was the 13th pedestrian killed on the city's streets this year and the 21st traffic death of 2023. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver, only identified as an adult male, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
Westbound McKee Road between Capitol Avenue and Jackson Avenue was shut down as officers investigate. The road has since reopened.
Police said anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Dellicarpini of the department's Traffic Investigations Unit by emailing 4103@sanjoseca.gov or by calling 408-277-4654.
