San Jose Man Arrested After Ramming Pickup into Food Truck

UPDATE: A 27-year-old man from San Jose was arrested on October 30 after allegedly ramming his pickup truck into a food truck occupied by multiple employees. The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest, confirming charges of assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism.

The incident unfolded shortly before 11:30 p.m. on August 18, when officers responded to reports of an assault at the 2900 block of Monterey Road. By the time police arrived, the suspect had fled the scene, but authorities determined he had repeatedly driven his vehicle into the parked food truck, risking the safety of three employees inside.

Remarkably, the employees were able to exit the vehicle without injuries. However, the collisions inflicted an estimated $10,000 in damages to the food truck. Eyewitness accounts, supported by a video of the incident, show the white pickup truck reversing and plowing through an empty seating area before smashing into the green and red food truck.

The San Jose Police Department is treating this incident with the utmost seriousness, highlighting the reckless behavior that endangered lives. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to reach out to Detective Madera at 408-277-4161 or email [email protected].

This shocking event has raised concerns about public safety, as the community grapples with the implications of such violent acts in normally peaceful settings. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.