San Jose, CA – Richard Killed, Julia Injured in Hit-and-Run on South Almaden Ave

San Jose, CA - Richard Killed, Julia Injured in Hit-and-Run on South Almaden Ave

San Jose, CA (May 30, 2025) – A hit-and-run crash on South Almaden Avenue at West Virginia Street killed a 72-year-old man and injured a woman, the San Jose Police Department reports.

The collision occurred around 2:45 a.m. Friday when a speeding car struck Richard E., who was using a motorized wheelchair, and his housemate, Julia A., as they navigated the roadway near parked cars.

Emergency crews transported Julia A. to a nearby hospital with hand injuries. Richard E. was taken to the ICU, where he later died from his injuries. Officers arrested the driver a short distance away at his home.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash and whether speed or other factors contributed.

We extend our deepest condolences to Richard E.’s family and hope for Julia A.’s full recovery.

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