San Jose: Infant killed, two other pedestrians injured in collision

SAN JOSE – A driver hit and killed an infant and injured two other pedestrians late Tuesday in San Jose, police said.

The collision was reported around 11:40 p.m. at the intersection of King Road and Ocala Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department.

The infant was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A woman and a second child were taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Police said the driver remained at the scene.

The intersection was expected remain closed for several hours for an investigation.

Additional details about the collision were not immediately available early Wednesday.

The infant’s death marked the 27th traffic fatality of the year on city streets. At this time last year, San Jose police had investigated 39 traffic fatalities.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or svcrimestoppers.org.

Units are at the intersection of King Rd and Ocala Av for a collision involving a vehicle and 3 pedestrians. An infant has been pronounced deceased at the scene.

The intersection will be closed for several hours during our investigation. Please avoid the area.

— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) July 19, 2023

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