UPDATE: A 34-year-old San Jose woman has been arrested for murder following a shocking hit-and-run incident that left one woman dead on November 26, 2023. Authorities confirm that Yanette Beas Solorio is now in custody after the fatal collision occurred just before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Tisch Way.
Police reports indicate that the collision was an intentional act, raising urgent concerns about public safety in the area. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the victim lying on the roadway, prompting emergency services to rush her to a nearby hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.
San Jose police are actively investigating the motive behind this tragic event, and preliminary findings suggest that the circumstances surrounding the collision are complex. In a statement, police Sgt. Jorge Garibay emphasized the severity of the situation, confirming that the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities located Beas Solorio approximately two miles from the scene of the crime in Santa Clara. She has been booked into the Santa Clara County Jail without bail. This incident marks the city’s 24th homicide of the year, a significant increase compared to 29 homicides investigated at the same time last year.
As the community grapples with this violent act, police urge anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Tips can be reported to Detective Sgt. John VanDenBroeck or Detective Amanda Estantino via email or by calling 408-277-5283.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.
