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Vehicle Hits and Kills Pedestrian in South San Jose: Police

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A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway in South San Jose early Wednesday, according to police.

The collision occurred at about 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Cherry Avenue, police said.

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Preliminary investigation shows the man was outside of a marked crosswalk as he crossed Cherry Avenue when a 2020 Hyundai SUV traveling westbound on Cherry struck him, police said.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died, police said. The woman driving the SUV remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation. No alcohol or drug influence was suspected.

The victim's identity was not immediately released pending notification of family.

It's the 58th traffic death on San Jose streets this year, the 30th involving a pedestrian, police said.

No further details were immediately available.

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