Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 680 near McKee Road
SAN JOSE, CA (September 7, 2019) – A man lost his life in a pedestrian accident on Interstate 680, late Saturday evening. Authorities withheld the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened shortly after 11:30 PM. They received a report of a person walking in the highway lanes near the Alum Rock Avenue exit. A short time later, a gray 2014 Lexus struck the victim near the McKee Road exit.
Emergency responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained and cooperated with investigators.
Authorities ruled out drugs and alcohol as factors in the deadly accident. Witnesses are encouraged to cooperate with the investigation as soon as possible. Investigators will release additional information once it becomes available.
We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this trying time. May he rest in peace.
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