San Jose, CA (December 12, 2023) – 73 year old Padmanbhan Krishnan, a resident of San Jose, was tragically killed on Friday, December 8th, in a pedestrian accident on Almaden Expressway in San Jose, California. According to Mercury News, the accident took place around 5:05 p.m. just south of Camden Avenue.
Krishnan had been crossing Almaden Expressway, outside of a marked crosswalk, when he was hit by a red 2009 Toyota sedan. The driver of the sedan was a teenage male, who remained on scene to cooperate with authorities.
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Krishnan was severely wounded in the crash and was found down in the road. Paramedics quickly rushed Krishnan to the hospital, but sadly, he passed away in the hospital a short time later.
The San Jose Police Department is handling the investigation of Padmanbhan Krishnan’s death. No reports have indicated the arrest or citation of the young driver.
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 The Death of Padmanbhan Krishnan
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this crash. 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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