1 San Jose community service officer killed, another injured after hit by vehicle, police say

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — Two San Jose community service officers were hit by a car Saturday night, killing one of the officers, police said.

It happened around 10 p.m. in Morgan Hill at Monterey Highway and Palm Avenue.

The second community service officer remains in the hospital, but police said she is expected to survive.

The San Jose Police Department released a statement on X writing in part:

“Our entire police family is heartbroken by this line of duty death, and our collective arms are around his family, friends, and teammates as we all cope with this painful incident. We are also praying for our other CSO who suffered major injuries during the traffic collision and is still hospitalized. May she have a speedy recovery.”

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wrote on X:

“Our city mourns the tragic loss of one of our Community Service Officers and severe injuries sustained by another CSO in the line of duty. Each day, our officers place themselves in harm’s way to fulfill their solemn oath to protect and serve us-they are truly heroes. My prayers are with these two CSOs, their families, and our entire police department in this devastating moment, and I assure you that this selfish, reckless act will not go unpunished.”

The community service officers have not been identified.

The driver was arrested and is suspected of driving under the influence.

SJPD says this is the first community service officer death in the department’s history.