Update: Pedestrian in wheelchair dies after being hit by vehicle in South San Jose
A woman in a wheelchair died of her injuries after being hit by an SUV in San Jose late Monday night, police said.
The collision happened in the area of Chesbro Ave and Blossom Hill Road just west of Highway 85 in South San Jose at around 9:40 p.m. Monday.
San Jose Police said the woman was crossing the street against a red light when she was struck by a gray 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. She was taken to a hospital and was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation, according to police. The victim was not identified.
It was the city's 43rd fatal collision and the 45th traffic death of 2023. It was also the 24th pedestrian death of 2023.
Anyone with information was asked to contact San Jose Police Detective Leslie at 4264@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 277-4654.
