[07-17-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Hit-And-Run Vehicle in San Jose

According to the San Jose Police Department, a hit-and-run collision left a pedestrian dead in San Jose Sunday, July 17, 2022.

The fatal pedestrian crash occurred Sunday night in the area of Story Road and Kollmar Drive.

According to the police, a vehicle ran over a pedestrian standing in the roadway at the time of the collision.

The driver managed to get away, but they could not locate or identify them.

At the scene, it was determined that the pedestrian had passed away.

It appears that speed was a contributing factor in the collision; however, the police have not yet determined whether or not the accident was caused by alcohol or drugs.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The driver who leaves the scene of a fatal collision is almost always held accountable. As soon as the guilty party is found, they will be brought to justice.

One out of every five pedestrian fatalities is the result of a driver who leaves the scene of the collision. A hit-and-run driver’s negligence and recklessness are to blame for 60% of pedestrian fatalities.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that there are over 680,000 hit-and-runs annually in the country. Since 2009, the annual rate of hit-and-run fatalities has increased significantly to 7%.

Hit-and-runs were to blame for 11% of all traffic accidents in 2015. In 2009, hit-and-run drivers caused more than 1,800 fatalities and more than 1300,000 injuries. In the state of California, hit-and-run accidents claimed the lives of 337 people last year.

Because they are inebriated, do not have a license, or are afraid of the repercussions of their actions, these drivers frequently flee the scene.

Santa Clara County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

In the wake of a loved one’s passing, everything changes. Clients could include insurance companies and similar organizations. Before any legal action is taken, the advice of a lawyer should be sought.

During this period, the surviving family members of the deceased are encouraged to file wrongful death lawsuits. The surviving family members of a deceased person may seek compensation for lost wages and companionship, burial costs, pain, suffering, or emotional anguish in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Our Santa Clara County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will aggressively pursue and win compensation for hit-and-run accident victims and their families. We want our clients to be able to focus on their recovery or grieve their deceased loved ones peacefully without worry.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our skilled attorneys.