[09-16-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Boy Dies, Babysitter Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in San Jose

According to the San Jose police, an elementary school boy died after being hit by a car near his school in San Jose Friday, September 16, 2022.

The collision occurred early Friday morning at southbound Castlemont Ave. near Castlemont Elementary School.

A press conference held by the police on Friday revealed that the babysitter caring for the boy was also injured.

According to Ofc. Steve Aponte, the public information officer for the San Jose police department, says that the babysitter suffers from serious injuries that do not pose a life-threatening threat.

According to Officer Aponte, the two injured people were a boy, eight, and a woman, 44.

They were taken to a nearby hospital, where it was later determined that the boy had passed away.

The driver remained at the scene of the accident and is currently helping investigators with their inquiries.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a pedestrian is involved in an accident, there is a significantly increased risk that they will sustain injuries. Because they have no protection against cars, pedestrians are in the greatest danger when cars are on the road. In 2020, vehicles on our nation’s highways were responsible for the deaths of nearly 7,000 pedestrians.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the year 2020, the vast majority of pedestrians who were killed in traffic accidents did so in urban areas (80%), on open roads (76%) rather than at intersections (24%), and when it was dark (76%).

As a pedestrian, you may want to take precautions to protect yourself. Do not use headphones or any other devices that could potentially distract you while you are walking whenever you have the opportunity to cross at a crosswalk or a significant intersection.

Always watch pedestrians and be aware of their surroundings when driving, but this is especially important in areas with high pedestrian traffic volume (such as near schools or playgrounds). By taking these measures, we will be able to contribute to the overall improvement of the safety of our roads.

Santa Clara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

People riding in cars are much safer in an accident than pedestrians. Tragically, pedestrian accidents can result in moderate, severe, or even fatal injuries due to various causes.

If you are injured in a pedestrian accident, you may suffer trauma on multiple levels, including emotionally, physically, and financially. A driver may be responsible for your medical expenses, mental anguish, physical pain, lost earnings, and lost potential profits.

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.

You will have a better chance of success in court if you take advantage of our attorneys’ ability to explain the law to you and assist you in constructing a compelling argument on your behalf. Our attorneys have spent years litigating cases and settling disputes out of court, so they are well-versed in how to handle a scenario such as this one.

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