"SAN JOSE A man suspected of driving drunk hit and killed a man walking on a freeway connector near downtown San Jose on Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal collision was reported around 7:20 p.m. at the transition ramp from northbound Highway 87 to northbound Interstate 280, the CHP stated in a news release. An initial investigation determined that a 52-year-old San Jose man"
"The injured man, believed to be in his early- to mid-40s, died at the scene, the CHP said. His name was not publicly released pending his formal identification and notification of his next of kin by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office. The Hyundai driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol."
A suspected drunk driver lost control of a 2021 Hyundai around 7:20 p.m. at the transition ramp from northbound Highway 87 to northbound Interstate 280 in San Jose, striking a man standing on the right shoulder. The pedestrian, believed to be in his early- to mid-40s, died at the scene. The driver, a 52-year-old San Jose man, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The pedestrian’s name has not been released pending formal identification and next-of-kin notification by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Authorities say why the victim was walking on the connector remains under investigation and ask anyone with information to contact the CHP.
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