Man killed in Morgan Hill hit-and-run crash

Police say victim was hit by a red compact car and a light-colored pickup truck

MORGAN HILL – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morgan Hill on Thursday evening, police said.

The crash was reported about 5:35 p.m. near Monterey Road and East Middle Avenue, the Morgan Hill Police Department said in a news release. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said an initial investigation determined that the victim was trying to cross Monterey Road near the 76 gas station north of East Middle Avenue when he was hit by a red compact car.

The victim fell to the ground and was struck by a light-colored pickup truck, police said.

Police said both vehicles left the scene and were last seen traveling southbound on Monterey Road.

The victim’s identity will be released by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office once it has been confirmed and his next of kin is notified, police said.

Monterey Road was closed between East Middle and Crowner avenues for several hours for an investigation.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact Cpl. Chris Gridley at 669-253-4972 or chris.gridley@morganhill.ca.gov, Officer Samuel Huezo at 669-253-4931 or Samuel.huezo@morganhill.ca.gov, or the anonymous tip line at 408-947-7867.

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