A pedestrian has died following a collision with a vehicle in San Jose on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Monterey Road and Ford Road, a location situated approximately 9 miles northeast of Saratoga.
San Jose police responded to the scene shortly before 7:40 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash involving a car and a person on foot. Upon arrival, authorities determined that the pedestrian had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the location.
The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene following the collision. Emergency personnel transported the driver to a local hospital for treatment. Officials described the driver's injuries as non-life-threatening.
Law enforcement officials have closed northbound lanes of Monterey Road from Ford Road to allow investigators to examine the scene. The closure is expected to last for several hours while the investigation proceeds. Details regarding the identity of the pedestrian or the specific circumstances leading to the crash are not yet clear.