Allegations Surround San Jose Hit-and-Run Incident

In a disturbing incident that has caught the attention of local authorities, a man has been arrested in connection with an alleged intentional hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead in San Jose early Tuesday morning. According to a press release from the San Jose police Department, officers responded to reports of a collision around 5 a.m. at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue and Berryessa Road.

Upon arrival, they found an adult male victim pinned beneath a minivan. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene, having shown no signs of life. The police investigation quickly determined that the driver had fled, and it was alleged that the collision was not an accident but rather a deliberate act. The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Edward Herrera, a San Jose resident, who was arrested later that day.

Interestingly, authorities revealed that the suspect and the victim were known to each other, which adds layers to the ongoing investigation. Herrera was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail on murder charges, and the case is now under the scrutiny of the SJPD Homicide Unit.

As the case unfolds, the motive behind this tragic incident remains unclear. This marks the 27th homicide in San Jose this year, raising concerns about safety and the nature of violence in the community. The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed, pending notification of next of kin.

If anyone has additional information regarding this case, they are encouraged to reach out to the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit via email. This situation continues to develop, and the community is left in shock, grappling with the implications of such a violent act.