[02-19-2023] Santa Clara County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Vehicle on Highway 87

A pedestrian collision led to the death of one individual in San Jose early Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.

The deadly crash reportedly occurred around 4:50 a.m. south on Highway 87, just south of Curtner Avenue.

Authorities received calls that a vehicle struck a pedestrian pronounced dead at the scene.

Details on the victim’s identity have not been released pending their next of kin notification.

Details about the driver’s possible injuries were not immediately available, though the driver cooperated with investigators.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are still under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Collision Statistics

The Governors Highway Safety Association reported 7,485 pedestrian deaths in 2021, a 40-year high.

Speeding caused more pedestrian deaths, increasing from 7.2% in 2019 to 8.6% in 2020. The importance of speed in pedestrian safety must be balanced. Pedestrians are at a greater risk of death from vehicles traveling at higher speeds, from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph.

Pedestrian accidents frequently have tragic outcomes. When two vehicles collide, pedestrians are more likely to sustain serious injuries.

On American roads, pedestrian accidents are now causing more injuries and fatalities. Pedestrians have historically been the most vulnerable to car accidents.

Pedestrians should always walk on the sidewalks, avoid drinking or using drugs while walking, and cross parking lots and driveways with caution. This reduces their chances of being hurt in a collision.

How To Obtain a Police Report After an Accident

Be sure to have law enforcement arrive on the scene and file a report. If you are interviewed at the scene of an accident, you should tell the truth about what you saw and experienced. When speaking, be careful not to assume anything you don’t understand. After an accident, victims may profusely apologize for their anxiety and shock, even if they were not at fault. An insurance company may use this act of kindness as evidence of your admission of guilt to avoid paying out on a claim.

California’s high rate of traffic accidents has injured pedestrians, cyclists, and motor vehicle passengers. We can assist you regardless of whether you were inside or outside a vehicle when the accident occurred.

While you focus on recovering, we will pursue the money you are due under the law and keep you updated.

Trusted Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in San Jose

Multiple injuries in pedestrian accidents may seriously impair victims’ ability to function independently. Depending on the degree of severity of the injury, treatment can be both financially and emotionally burdensome.

A person emotionally or financially harmed by someone else can seek compensation under California law. Victims of personal injuries have the right to be reimbursed for their losses, both monetary and non-monetary.

Victims of pedestrian accidents have the legal right to consult with an attorney and file a compensation claim. They will assist you in predicting what the insurance provider or liable party will do next and prevent them from undermining your claim.

Count on our San Jose pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to assist you in seeking compensation for your injuries. Through our efforts, we have obtained over $750 million in damages for clients all over California.

To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391 or visit our website and click the “Do I Have a Case” link.