Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision with alleged driver Salvador Pantoja, 55, at Tully and Quimby Road in San Jose, California
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In San Jose
When officers arrived, a body was near the crosswalk and a small cart was nearby. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police were searching for the driver.
Arrest Made In East San Jose Fatal Hit-&-Run
The suspect, identified 55-year-old Salvador Pantoja of San Jose, surrendered at San Jose Police Department headquarters about three hours at the crash. According to jail records, Pantoja is being held on $100,000 bail.
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