Fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian hit and run. Assistance needed. 
On September 12, 2022 at 8:54 p.m., the Gilroy Police Department received calls reporting a hit and run vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Wren Avenue and El Cerrito Way. Police, Fire, and Medics responded and immediately began first aid. The pedestrian victim, an adult male and Gilroy resident, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The suspect vehicle was described as a gray or charcoal colored SUV with front-end damage. The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing the area northbound on Wren Avenue from El Cerrito Way.
The Gilroy Police Department is looking for witnesses who may have witnessed the collision or have surveillance footage that may have captured the vehicle in the area before or after the collision.
The incident is being actively investigated by Gilroy Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT). If you have any information, please contact Officer Julio Romero at (408) 846-0523.
Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call our Tip Line at (408) 846-0330.
For media inquiries, please call (408) 846-0347.
Address/Location
Gilroy Police Department
7301 Hanna St
Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 408-846-0350
