Crime & Safety

Milpitas Woman, 82, Killed Crossing San Jose Street

Hsu Jung Huey died shortly after being hit by a truck.

Milpitas resident Hsu Jung Huey, 82, died Wednesday after being hit by a truck in San Jose, the San Jose Mercury News reported.

It was the first traffic fatality of the year in the city, according to police.

Around 6:09 p.m., officers responded to the area of White Road and Patt Avenue, where they found Huey suffering from major injuries. She died a short time after being transported to a local hospital.

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A preliminary investigation shows that a 70-year old drivers, who has yet to be identified, hit Huey as she was crossing the street.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact detective

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Nqui Scherry of the San Jose Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.

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