San Jose, CA: Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck on 880 Freeway
1 Killed in San Jose Pedestrian Crash on 880 Freeway at Old Bayshore Highway Off-Ramp
San Jose, California (September 1, 2020) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a truck Tuesday morning on 880 Freeway in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
As per the report, the crash happened in the southbound lanes of the freeway at the Old Bayshore Highway off-ramp.
The accident happened at about 6:35 a.m. on September 1.
880 Freeway Pedestrian Accident
The driver of a Taco Catering truck called authorities reporting about being involved in the accident.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene and confirmed that the pedestrian was killed in the crash.
No other information was given about the deceased or the driver of the truck.
An investigation is ongoing.
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