A second officer was hospitalized with major injuries and is expected to survive
San Jose, CA. – A San Jose Police Department officer died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on Saturday night in San Jose.
The fatal collision happened in the area of Palm Avenue and Monterey Road, according to the police department.
Two Community Service Officers (CSOs) under SJPD were conducting a traffic stop in the area when a car struck them.
One officer was killed in the accident.
A second officer was hospitalized with major injuries and is expected to survive.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.