East San Jose community mourns youth counselor killed in hit-and-run
KTVU s Azenith Smith reports.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - An East San Jose community is mourning a youth counselor killed in a hit-and-run crash.
Jose Esparza, 24, was driving home when a car ran a red light and crashed into him.
His loved ones held a candlelight vigil on Tuesday. They said the young man overcame unimaginable obstacles and was an inspiration in the community.
Family and friends gathered at McKee Road and North 33rd Street to honor the life of Esparza, a foster youth counselor who beat the odds only for his life to be taken away.