UPDATE: A 34-year-old woman, identified as Yanette Beas Solorio, has been arrested for murder following a fatal hit-and-run incident in San Jose on Sunday night. The shocking event occurred just before 7:30 PM at the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Tisch Way, prompting an immediate police response.
Witnesses reported a woman lying in the roadway after the collision. Emergency medical personnel quickly transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, as authorities await confirmation and notification of her next of kin.
According to San Jose police Sgt. Jorge Garibay, preliminary investigations suggest the collision was an intentional act. The motive remains unclear, with the circumstances surrounding the incident still under investigation.
Police located Beas Solorio approximately two miles from the scene in Santa Clara. She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently being held at the Santa Clara County Jail without bail. This tragic incident marks the city’s 24th homicide of the year, compared to 29 homicides investigated at the same time last year.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to this case to reach out to Detective Sgt. John VanDenBroeck at [email protected] or Detective Amanda Estantino at [email protected]. You can also contact them at 408-277-5283.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds. This hit-and-run incident has sent shockwaves through the San Jose community, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and safety on the roads.
