"Around 7:40 p.m., the driver of a Ford Fusion was traveling southbound on Highway 87 in the first lane at a speed of about 65 miles per hour, authorities said. The Ford driver was approaching Taylor Street, when the pedestrian entered the highway, walked into the path of the Ford and was struck, authorities said. It is not known why the pedestrian walked onto the highway."
"The driver of the Ford remained at the scene and was not injured, authorities said. Authorities do not suspect that the driver was driving under the influence. The identity of the pedestrian will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office. Southbound Highway 87 was closed for two hours and traffic was redirected onto Taylor Street as authorities investigated."
A pedestrian entered southbound Highway 87 in San Jose Friday evening and was struck by a Ford Fusion. The collision occurred around 7:40 p.m.; the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the highway at about 7:50 p.m. The Ford driver was traveling in the first lane at about 65 miles per hour and was approaching Taylor Street when the pedestrian walked into the vehicle's path. The driver remained at the scene and was not injured, and authorities do not suspect impairment. Southbound Highway 87 was closed for about two hours while traffic was redirected onto Taylor Street. The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office will release the pedestrian's identity and the CHP continues investigating and seeking witnesses.
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