[01-12-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash in San Jose Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a fatal two-vehicle collision in San Jose on Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 8:00 a.m. in the area of S. White Road and Almond Drive in San Jose.

A northbound 2002 GMC sports utility vehicle was traveling at high speeds on South White Rod when it struck a 2003 Toyota minivan that was about to turn left onto South White Road from Almond Drive.

Unfortunately, the Toyota driver was killed in the mishap. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, a female passenger in the Toyota was rushed to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.

Meanwhile, the GMC driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities said that the GMC driver might be booked for vehicular manslaughter after being discharged from the hospital.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the accident are urged to call Detective O’Brien #3527 of the police department’s Traffic Investigations Unit at 408-277-4654.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Every year, tens of thousands of drivers and passengers are killed in car accidents. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, there were 33,654 fatal vehicle crashes in 2018, resulting in 36,560 deaths.

California has also seen a significant increase in road fatalities. In 2018, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported 3,563 car accident fatalities across the state. Thousands of people are dealing with grief and unexpected loss due to California’s catastrophic accidents.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), there were 9,951 traffic accident fatalities and injuries in Santa Clara County in 2015.

These car accidents occur for various reasons, the most common of which are drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding drivers, and drivers who disregard traffic laws in general.

Fatal Collision Lawyers for Victims in Santa Clara County

While it’s natural to feel overwhelmed in the aftermath of such an accident, obtaining experienced legal counsel is likely critical to the positive outcome of your claim.

It’s understandable that you would be concerned about how you’ll ever resume your normal routine after losing a loved one from a deadly car crash. There are no quick fixes, but you can learn to cope and rebuild your life.

Many families who have suffered the tragic loss of a loved one in a car accident find it useful to consult with an experienced fatal car accident lawyer.

Arash Law’s experienced San Jose County fatal collision lawyers are committed to assisting you in recouping the losses you’ve endured. Our legal team has decades of expertise defending the rights of accident victims.

Please don’t hesitate to call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to speak with a lawyer for hit and run cases about your accident. We’re accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help.