San Jose, CA (November 7, 2023) A woman tragically lost her life on Monday night, November 6th, when she was fatally struck by a car in San Jose, according to authorities. The accident happened right around 11:00 p.m. at Chesbro Avenue and Blossom Hill Road.
The woman was said to be in a wheelchair and was attempting to cross the street when she was struck by an SUV in San Jose’s south side. The driver immediately stopped and waited for police officers. Video was taken at the scene and showed the SUV stopped in the crosswalk with an empty wheel chair sitting in the street. It all happened across the street from a local gas station.
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and loaded the female into an ambulance. She was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. He identity hasn’t been released and is awaiting the notification of her next of kin.
Authorities told FOX 2 KTVU that the city has been working to prevent tragedies such as this. They’re heading multiple campaigns including the “Walk Safe” project that focuses on high-risk traffic areas. Police confirmed that this accident was the 43rd fatal accident ant the 45th traffic death in San Jose this year. Sadly, it also marks the city’s 24th pedestrian death for the year.
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 Pedestrian Accident In San Jose
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian 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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