[09-12-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Dead After Collision in Gilroy

According to the Gilroy police, an unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Gilroy Monday evening, September 12, 2022.

The crash transpired at approximately 8:54 p.m. at Wren Avenue and El Cerrito Way.

Derek Shingu, a resident of Gilroy who is 54 years old and turned himself into police, was taken into custody by law enforcement.

Shingu is suspected of driving a silver 2020 Jeep Cherokee that struck a pedestrian and then sped away from the accident scene.

According to the police, the victim, who had not been identified, passed away at the scene of the incident.

Shingu was arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run, resulting in the death of another person or serious injury to another.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a pedestrian is in an accident, the chance of getting hurt increases significantly. Pedestrians are most at risk from cars because they have the least protection. In 2020, almost 7,000 pedestrians were killed by vehicles on the roads in our country.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that in 2020, most pedestrian traffic deaths happened in cities (80%), on open roads (76%) instead of at intersections (24%), and when it was dark (76%).

As a pedestrian, you might try to keep yourself safe. Whenever you can cross at a crosswalk or significant intersection, don’t use headphones or other devices that could be distracting while walking.

Drivers should always be aware of pedestrians and watch out for them, especially in areas where pedestrians are likely to be (such as near schools or playgrounds). We can help make our roads safer for everyone by taking these steps.

Santa Clara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrians are less safe in an accident than people in a car. Sadly, pedestrian accidents can cause severe or even fatal injuries because of many different things.

You could be hurt emotionally, physically, and financially if you are injured in a pedestrian accident. A driver could be responsible for your medical bills, mental pain, pain, lost earnings, and lost earning potential.

The best thing you can do to get the money you deserve is to call Arash Law and talk to a well-known and experienced San Clara County pedestrian accident lawyer.

Our lawyers can help you understand the law and build a strong case that will increase your chances of winning in court. Our lawyers have been negotiating settlements and going to court for years, so they know what to do in this situation.

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