Pedestrian Killed After Falling From Highway 101 Overpass in San Jose

A pedestrian died Thursday after falling from an overpass onto U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP officers said they were notified at 11:47 a.m. that a woman had fallen from the McKee Road overcrossing and was struck by a passing vehicle. All southbound lanes of Highway 101 were shut down for more than two hours during the investigation.

The pedestrian, described as a woman about 40 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver who struck her remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. CHP said the San Jose Police Department will release more details on the circumstances leading to the incident.

Southbound traffic on Highway 101 was diverted to McKee Road and East Julian Street while the lanes were closed. All lanes reopened around 2 p.m.

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