Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Morgan Hill

MORGAN HILL, CA — A male pedestrian died at the hospital after he was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monterey Road north of East Middle Avenue late Tuesday night, the Morgan Hill Police Department reported.

When Morgan Hill Police officers arrived on the scene from the 10:26 p.m. call, a vehicle was located in the northbound lanes of traffic with major front-end damage. Officers located a male subject in the same lanes of Monterey Rd north of the collision scene. The male subject had significant injuries and was unresponsive.

Morgan Hill Police officers, along with local firefighters, began rescuscitation efforts. EMS personnel transported the pedestrian to Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld until notifications are made by the Santa Clara County Coroner.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Investigating officers observed no signs of driving while under the influence. Prior to the collision, the pedestrian was observed in the number #2 lane of Monterey Rd. The involved vehicle was believed to be traveling northbound at or below the posted speed before the collision. The Morgan Hill Police Traffic Unit responded to the collision and is investigating the crash.

Anyone that may have additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Corporal Scott Silva or Officer John Kuhlen at 408-776-7300 or the anonymous tip line 408.947-STOP (7867).