Pedestrian dies in San Jose hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver in East San Jose Thursday afternoon, according to police.

The crash was reported at Story Road and South Jackson Avenue at 3:45 p.m. The suspect fled the area on foot, and the intersection will be closed to traffic until 7 p.m., police said.

Drivers should avoid the area and anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call 911.