[04-22-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Killed, Four Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in San Jose

A fatal crash that killed one person and injured four shut down a section of Montague Expressway in San Jose early Friday morning, April 22, 2022.

Early Friday morning, a fatal crash shut down a section of Montague Expressway in San Jose.

The collision occurred around 1:19 a.m. in the area of Montague and N. 1st St. in North San Jose, according to San Jose police.

According to police, a 2014 Honda CRV carrying four people was traveling southbound on N. 1st St. when it ran the red light at Montague, colliding with a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west on Montague with a green light.

According to Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputy Russell Davis, the Honda CRV had been stolen and was involved in a recent carjacking in the area of First Street and Younger Avenue.

The Honda driver failed to yield to a patrol vehicle and collided with the other vehicle after a brief pursuit by deputies.

According to police, the Honda driver suffered serious injuries, was found unresponsive, and was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

The three passengers, a man, two underage girls, and the Toyota driver, were all taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity after confirmation of the victim’s identity and notification of next of kin.

While authorities conducted their investigation, traffic was impacted, and drivers were advised to take alternate routes.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The most common cause of death and serious injury in the United States is a motor vehicle accident. Two million people in the United States are injured in car accidents each year.

Every 60 seconds or so, a car accident occurs in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,300 people were killed in car accidents in California last year.

Statistics provided by the National Safety Council show that 11 percent of all fatalities are caused by automobile accidents (NSC). Traffic accidents in California claimed the lives of 3,898 people last year, according to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Since 2013, the number of people injured in car accidents has risen by 23.5%.

A car accident can be caused by potholes, debris, poor lighting, and human error, such as texting or driving under the influence.

Santa Clara County Car Accident Lawyers

Confusion and a sense of helplessness are completely normal feelings following a car accident. Despite the tragic circumstances, you were able to escape serious injury. An insurance claim may leave you unsure of where to begin or who you can turn to for help. At Arash Law, our lawyers have the experience and skill to file your claim correctly and on time.

It is possible to save lives by enforcing harsher penalties on reckless drivers. We have a team of attorneys who have extensive experience in a wide range of car and truck accidents, as well as slip-and-fall incidents.

If you have been injured, you have the right to hold those responsible accountable and pursue monetary compensation. That is our mission as a law firm in California. Be as quick as you can to reclaim control of your life.

Our San Jose County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of combined experience handling car accident cases. We’re here to help those who have been hurt in car accidents. You can get a free consultation by calling us at (888) 488-1391.