San Jose, CA (November 27, 2023) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in San Jose on Sunday, November 26th. According to the San Jose Police Department, the fatal accident occurred at the intersection of Capital Expressway and Copperfield Drive.
The San Jose Police Department arrived at the scene to find a person lying in the intersection. Paramedics arrived at the scene and began performing life saving measures on the pedestrian. They loaded the pedestrian into an ambulance and rushed them to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The medical examiner is withholding the victim’s identity until their next of kin have been notified.
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The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers during their investigation. They are unsure as to what exactly happened at the intersection of Capital Expressway and Copperfield Drive, but hope to fit the pieces together soon.
The San Jose Police Department said that this is the 44th fatal collision in the San Jose this year and the 25th pedestrian death.
Liability In San Jose Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in the 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 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 Pedestrian Accident In San Jose
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this accident. 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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