A 77-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run near Vistapark and Copperfield drives in San Jose on Thursday, police said.
SAN JOSE — Authorities are searching for a driver who hit and killed a 77-year-old woman in South San Jose on Thursday night.
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Uma Vishwabhan, of San Jose.
Vishwabhan was walking across Vistapark Drive, near Copperfield Drive, about 7:30 p.m. when she was struck by a dark blue minivan or SUV traveling south, said San Jose police Sgt. Enrique Garcia.
The driver did not stop, Garcia said.
Vishwabhan was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later, Garcia said.
Police have not identified or arrested a suspect in the case.
Vishwabhan’s death marked the city’s 35th traffic fatality of the year. San Jose had recorded 33 traffic deaths at the same point in 2017.
Anyone with information about the collision can contact Detective Brian McMahon at 408-277-4654.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can leave a tip with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867) or svcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
