Vincent Thach died more than two weeks after being involved in a hit-and-run accident at South White and Quimby roads
San Jose, Calif. – 26-year-old Vincent Thien Thach died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident that happened earlier last month in San Jose, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office said.
According to San Jose police, Thach was struck by a car just before 6:45 a.m. on January 11 near South White and Quimby roads.
Investigators said Thach was running in and out of traffic lanes outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a car traveling west on Quimby Road.
The pedestrian was hospitalized for his injuries. Authorities on Tuesday said the victim succumbed to the wounds.
The driver involved did not stop after the accident. Police are still searching for the suspect.
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