San Jose hit-and-run suspect arrested and charged with murder

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA. – Authorities have arrested a San Jose resident accused of a hit-and-run, which led to the city's 27th homicide of 2024 on Wednesday.

Edward Herrera is accused of striking a pedestrian in the area of ​​North Capitol Avenue and Berryessa Road around 5 a.m. Monday. When officers arrived, they found an unconscious and not breathing man trapped under a minivan.

Police said their investigation revealed that Herrera knew the victim and that the collision was intentional. Police arrested Herrera in San Jose the same day and booked him into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on murder charges.

A motive for the crash was initially unknown.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact San Jose police at (408) 277-5283.