"The San Jose Police Department describes the incident saying, "A 2020 blue Peterbilt garbage truck, driven by an adult male, was traveling westbound on Shamrock Drive and turning northbound into the rear alley of a strip mall in the 2800 block of Bascom Avenue when it struck a pedestrian who was lying in the driveway and covered in blankets." The garbage truck was traveling westbound on Shamrock Drive and turning north into the mall's back alley when it hit the man in question."
"The truck driver remained on scene and cooperated with police, while the man who was hit by the truck was rushed to the hopital where he died from his injuries. The San Jose Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Jose Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at [email protected], or by calling 408-277-4654."
At about 4 a.m. a man covered in blankets and lying in a back alley behind a strip mall in San Jose's Cambrian neighborhood was struck by a garbage truck and later died from his injuries. The collision occurred near the 2800 block of Bascom Avenue while a 2020 blue Peterbilt garbage truck, driven by an adult male, was traveling westbound on Shamrock Drive and turning northbound into the mall's rear alley. The truck driver remained on scene and cooperated with police. The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner has not yet identified the man. The San Jose Police Department is investigating and requests anyone with information to contact its Traffic Investigations Unit.
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