Pedestrian dies after falling from Highway 101 overpass in San Jose
By Carlos E. Castañeda
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SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — A pedestrian died after falling from an overpass onto U.S. Highway 101 on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol said.
Officers were notified at 11:47 a.m. that a person fell from the McKee Road overcrossing and was struck by a passing vehicle, the CHP said. The incident shut down all southbound lanes of 101 for more than two hours.
The pedestrian, a woman about 40 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck her remained at the scene and was cooperative, the CHP said.
The agency said the San Jose Police Department would provide details on the circumstances surrounding the pedestrian.
Southbound traffic on 101 was shut down north of Alum Rock Avenue during the investigation, and vehicles were diverted to McKee Road / E. Julian Street.
All southbound lanes were reopened at about 2 p.m.
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