Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision
CASE #: 13-5654
LOCATION: 10000th Block Monterey Road (at Buena Vista Avenue)
Victim #1: Name withheld pending notification of next of kin, 51 year-old Male and City of Oakland Resident.
Details:
On 12/08/2013 at approximately 07:00 pm, Gilroy Police Officers responded to the10000th Block of Monterey Road for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. California Highway Patrol Officers and Cal Fire Emergency Medical Personnel were on scene rendering aid to the pedestrian, who appeared to have been struck by a motor vehicle on the northbound lanes of Monterey Road. Their efforts were met with negative results. The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Cal Fire Emergency Medical Personnel. The male driver of the vehicle was also on scene and preliminary information revealed that the driver did not appear to be driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Members of the Gilroy Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. They worked through the evening hours interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence in an attempt to determine cause and contributing factors to the collision.
This incident continues to be an active investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Gilroy Police MAIT Supervisor Justin Matsuhara at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).
For any other media inquiries please call (408)846-0347.
BY: Sgt Pedro Espinoza
Date: December 10, 2013
Address/Location
Gilroy Police Department
7301 Hanna St
Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 408-846-0350