(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department is investigating a pedestrian versus vehicle crash near Tully Road and Lanai Avenue early Monday morning, the department tweeted. The victim, a female pedestrian, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but was later pronounced dead, according to officials.
Officials said a man in a blue Honda coupe was driving west on Tully Road around 4:32 a.m. when he hit the woman, who was crossing the street outside of any crosswalks. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police, police said. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
The victim’s identity has not been released.
Westbound Tully Road was closed from Seacliff Way to Highway 101 Monday morning. Traffic was not able to enter Highway 101 from Westbound Tully Road. Officials said to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
This is San Jose’s 12th fatal collision, 13th traffic death and 10th pedestrian death of 2023, officials said.
This story is developing and will be updated.