BREAKING: A 34-year-old San Jose woman has been arrested for murder following a deliberate hit-and-run collision that resulted in a fatality on Sunday night. The incident unfolded just before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Tisch Way, according to police reports.
Authorities identified the suspect as Yanette Beas Solorio, who was apprehended approximately two miles from the crime scene in Santa Clara. Officers responded quickly to the scene, where they found a woman lying in the roadway. Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office is expected to release the victim’s identity once her next of kin has been notified.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the collision was an intentional act. Police Sgt. Jorge Garibay emphasized that the motive and circumstances surrounding this tragic event are still under investigation. The incident marks the 24th homicide in San Jose this year, a stark increase compared to 29 homicides reported at the same time last year.
Beas Solorio is currently being held without bail at the Main Jail in San Jose, where she was booked on suspicion of murder. As the investigation unfolds, police are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Sgt. John VanDenBroeck at [email protected], or Detective Amanda Estantino at [email protected]. Both can also be reached at 408-277-5283.
This shocking incident underscores the rising concerns over public safety in the area. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
