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A suspected drunk driver in San Jose struck and killed a pedestrian on the Highway 87 to Interstate 280 connector ramp Wednesday evening. The driver, a 52-year-old man, lost control of his vehicle and hit the pedestrian who was standing on the shoulder. The pedestrian, believed to be in his 40s, died at the scene. The driver was arrested for DUI, and the reason for the pedestrian being on the freeway connector is under investigation.

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San Jose: Pedestrian Killed in Alleged DUI Collision on Highway Connector

SAN JOSE, CA – A pedestrian was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on a connector ramp near downtown San Jose. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the fatal collision occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. on the transition ramp from northbound Highway 87 to northbound Interstate 280.

According to the CHP, a 52-year-old San Jose man driving a 2021 Hyundai lost control of his vehicle and hit a male pedestrian who was standing on the right shoulder of the ramp. The pedestrian, believed to be in his early to mid-40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.

The driver of the Hyundai was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. CHP Officer Ross Lee stated the reason for the pedestrian being on the freeway connector is currently unknown and remains under investigation.

The CHP is asking anyone with information regarding the collision or the individuals involved to contact the San Jose area field office at 408-961-0900.

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