[08-11-2023] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured After Two-Vehicle Collision in San Jose

One person was killed, while another was injured after a collision involving two vehicles in San Jose on Friday afternoon, August 11, 2023.

The San Jose Police Department responded to the accident near Berryessa Road and Sabal Drive intersection at an unspecified time.

A total of two injured drivers were found at the scene. Both of them were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The injuries suffered by one of them were fatal, and those of the other were unknown.

Individuals involved have not been identified. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car accidents have profoundly impacted unintentional injuries and loss of life nationwide. The National Safety Council report revealed a troubling 8.3% increase in traffic-related fatalities in 2020, resulting in a devastating toll of 46,980 lives lost.

Car accidents accounted for 42,338 tragic deaths, exceeding the previous year’s 39,107. In 2020, 3,847 people died due to traffic incidents in California.

An analysis of these incidents revealed that 59% involved single cars, while 41% involved multi-vehicles. The most deadly type of crash, side collisions, led to numerous injuries among the various types. In 2020, there were approximately 8,000 side collisions reported.