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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Truck in East San Jose

Authorities found no evidence of alcohol or drugs following the driver’s cooperation at the scene.

Overview

  • The crash occurred at 10:13 p.m. Sunday on South King Road near Aldrich Way when a northbound 2022 white Chevy truck struck a pedestrian outside a marked crosswalk.
  • The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced dead.
  • South King Road was closed between Barberry Lane and Nickel Avenue for investigators and reopened at 5:16 a.m. Monday.
  • It was the 21st traffic death and 11th pedestrian fatality in San Jose in 2025.
  • Officials have not released the victim’s identity as the police investigation continues.