SAN JOSE, CA (NOVEMBER 7, 2023): A female pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in an accident at an intersection in San Jose on Monday night.
According to San Jose authorities, the incident occurred at around 10 p.m. between Chesbro Avenue and Blossom Hill Road, when a vehicle struck the woman under unclear circumstances as she was walking.
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Emergency personnel arrived shortly after, and discovered the woman with critical injuries. She was rushed to the hospital where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and died at the facility.
Further identifying information of the victim was not reported.
The driver that struck the woman remained on scene and cooperated with authorities. A description of the vehicle was not made immediately available.
This accident marks the 24th fatal pedestrian accident in San Jose this year.
San Jose authorities continue to investigate this tragic pedestrian accident to determine cause and fault.
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 factors 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 woman killed in this collision. 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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