Fatal Hit-and-Run in San Jose: One Dead, Driver Apprehended

San Jose Hit-and-Run Leaves One Dead, Another Injured San Jose, CA – A tragic hit-and-run incident early Friday morning claimed the life of one pedestrian and injured another. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. at West Virginia Street and Almaden Avenue. According to police, a driver struck two pedestrians, one of whom was using a motorized wheelchair. "One of the pedestrians was in a motorized wheelchair and died at the hospital," a police spokesperson stated. The other pedestrian sustained injuries, but their condition remains unknown. The driver fled the scene but was apprehended shortly afterward. A separate incident occurred just before 2 a.m. on Highway 85 near Blossom Hill Road. In this case, a two-car collision resulted in one driver fleeing on foot. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating both incidents. "The drivers fled on foot after the two-car crash." said a CHP officer. Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available. The community is urged to exercise caution and report any relevant information to the authorities.