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Pedestrian Dies After She's Struck by Vehicle in East San Jose

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A woman died after being struck by a vehicle in San Jose early Monday morning.

San Jose police responded to Tully Road and Lanai Avenue at 4:32 a.m. after receiving reports that a pedestrian was injured in a collision. The victim was taken to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries, police said.

The woman was crossing Tully northbound on Lanai ouotside of a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a 2007 Honda coupe, according to police. The driver, a man, stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Roads in the area were closed as the scene was investigated, and drivers were urged to use alternate routes.

The victim's identity was witheld pending notification of family, police said.

It marks San Jose's 13th traffic death and 10th pedestrian death this year.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Aldinger #4183 of the San José Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 4183@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.

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