Man Hit, Killed by Drunk Driver in Pedestrian Accident on Hellyer Avenue [San Jose, CA]

Pedestrian Dies after Struck by Drunk Driver on Hellyer Avenue in San Jose

 
SAN JOSE, CA (September 5, 2022) – A man was killed in a pedestrian accident involving a drunk driver on Hellyer Avenue in San Jose early Saturday morning on September 3.
 
The fatal accident happened around 3:33 a.m., according to the San Jose Police Department. The man was driving a 2007 Toyota sedan eastbound on Hellyer Avenue when he collided with three parked cars. The Toyota then came to a stop near the westbound lanes of the street.
 
After the crash, the man got out of his car and was walking near the site of the crash when a 2000 Dodge truck driving westbound on Hellyer Avenue struck him.
 
The man suffered major injuries and died at the scene. He was not yet identified.
 
The driver of the Dodge truck remained on scene until police arrived. Officers said he showed signs of intoxication.
 
Police arrested the driver of the Dodge and booked him into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and vehicular manslaughter.
 
An investigation is underway. Police asked anyone with further information to contact Detective Templeman #3556 at [email protected] or 408-277-4654.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and friends of the victim.

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