[02-01-2023] Santa Clara County, CA – 46-Year-Old Found Dead After Suspected Hit-and-Run near San Jose

A 46-year-old man was killed in what is believed to be a hit-and-run crash in East Foothills, San Jose, on early Wednesday morning, February 01, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred sometime overnight and was reported around 7:05 a.m. on Wednesday along Alum Rock Avenue east of Kirk Avenue, east of San Jose.

What the initial investigation revealed with the debris on the site and the injuries sustained by the man led CHP officials to believe that the victim was struck by a car that left the scene.

He had been found partially in a clump of bushes off the roadway’s right shoulder. Authorities have not released any information on his identity as of Wednesday midday.

The car and its driver were not readily identifiable, and the search continued. Call the CHP’s San Jose-area office if you have any information about the event.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In the United States, if you cause a vehicle accident and don’t stop to aid the injured or seek assistance, you will most likely face serious charges. Drivers who flee the scene of a car accident may be subjected to severe penalties, including imprisonment if they are apprehended.

Approximately one negligent driver in the United States causes an accident and then flees the scene every day. Since 2006, over 1,900 people have perished as a direct result of such disasters. Nearly sixty percent of the estimated fatalities were people walking.

California saw a 52% decrease in hit-and-run accidents between 2009 and 2016. Even while the death toll in California has dropped in recent years, at 3,562 per year, it is still one of the deadliest states in the country.

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

If you or a loved one has been harmed in a hit-and-run crash, you should contact the authorities immediately. Don’t tell the police your opinion of what happened or any preconceptions you might have. Stick to the facts. Some accident victims may feel obligated to apologize even if they had nothing to do with the incident. In case you file a claim, the insurance company can use this information against you.

Get in touch with the local police station that has jurisdiction over the incident’s location to seek a copy of their report. Fill out the form on our site if you’d like us to request it on your behalf. We can start working on your claim as soon as we get this information. If you want a no-cost initial evaluation of your case’s potential, don’t delay to get in touch with us.

Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Lawyers in San Jose

Victims of hit-and-run accidents in California can pursue criminal charges against the at-fault driver and civil compensation for their damages by filing a personal injury or wrongful death complaint against the at-fault driver’s vehicle insurance. Please call one of our highly renowned attorneys if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to someone else’s negligence.

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