Driver in custody after striking SJ police officer with car By KTVU staff Officer hit by speeding car A San Jose Police Officer is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a speeding car. Police have a suspect arrested. KTVU's James Torrez reports. SAN JOSE, Calif. - A San Jose police officer was struck by a vehicle and injured early Friday morning, said authorities. Police reported that the officer, who was working at the time, was hit while standing outside of his marked cruiser. The officer had just completed an unrelated vehicle stop and was walking back to his patrol vehicle when he was struck.