Woman dies after being struck by two vehicles at the I-680 Capitol Avenue exit in San Jose, California
San Jose Police Investigate Crash That Killed Female Pedestrian on I-680 Exit Ramp
According to the San Jose Police Department, at approximately 6:36 p.m., officers responded to the area of the Capitol Avenue exit off of Interstate Highway 680 to investigate a traffic collision involving two vehicles and a pedestrian.
Woman Struck, Killed in Collision in San Jose: Police
The collision was reported at 6:36 p.m. and the victim was declared dead at the scene, police said, and two drivers involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
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