Surjit Ghumman ID'd as Pedestrian Killed in San Jose Crash on McLaughlin Avenue near Tully Road
San Jose, California (November 9, 2021) – The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian who died Friday, nearly one week after being struck by a vehicle in San Jose as Surjit Ghumman, 81, of San Jose.
The accident happened at around 7:49 p.m. Saturday, October 30, on McLaughlin Avenue, just north of Tully Road, according to San Jose police.
Police said Ghumman was attempting to cross McLaughlin Avenue between crosswalks when he was hit by a 2007 Honda sedan.
Surjit Ghumman Dies Days after San Jose Pedestrian Crash
Ghumman was severely injured and was transported to a nearby hospital. On November 5, his condition deteriorated, and he succumbed to his injuries.
The male driver of the Honda remained on the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Investigators do not believe that he was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed this accident is asked to call the authorities at 408-277-4654.
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