URGENT UPDATE: A 34-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred in San Jose on the evening of December 3, 2023. The shocking event unfolded just before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Tisch Way, according to the San Jose Police Department.
Witnesses reported the woman was intentionally struck by a vehicle, prompting immediate police response. Medical personnel rushed the victim to a local hospital, where she was tragically pronounced dead. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office is set to confirm her identity once her next of kin has been notified.
Police Sgt. Jorge Garibay stated that preliminary investigations suggest the collision was an intentional act. The motive behind the act remains unclear as authorities continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
The suspect, identified as Yanette Beas Solorio, was apprehended approximately two miles from the scene in Santa Clara. She has been booked into the Santa Clara County Jail without bail. This incident marks the city’s 24th homicide of the year, a concerning statistic compared to 29 homicides investigated by this time last year.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to reach out. Detective Sgt. John VanDenBroeck can be contacted at [email protected], and Detective Amanda Estantino at [email protected], or by phone at 408-277-5283.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds. The community is left in shock as police work tirelessly to uncover the full details of this tragic incident.
