San Jose, CA (July 19, 2023) At approximately 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night, a car hit a mother and her two children. The mother was carrying her baby in a car seat as she attempted to cross King Road. Police said she crossed the street where there was no marked cross walk.
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A 2004 Chevy Tahoe, traveling southbound on King road, was approaching the green light on Havana Drive, when he struck the woman and her two children. The driver of the vehicle stopped and remained on the scene. Officers believe he didn’t see the mother and children until it was too late.
The mother and daughter were taken to an nearby hospital and are expected to make a full recovery, but the baby was declared dead at the scene. Police say alcohol and speed were not factors in this accident.
Liability In San Jose Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A San Jose Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the baby killed. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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