[09-16-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Boy Killed, Woman Injured in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in San Jose

A boy was killed, and a woman was seriously injured following a car accident in San Jose on Friday, September 16, 2022.

The crash occurred at 8:03 a.m. at the intersection of Castlemont Avenue and Driftwood Drive.

The boy and the woman were crossing the street in a crosswalk at Castlemont Avenue and Driftwood Drive intersection.

Shortly after, the officers were called to a report of two pedestrians being struck at the intersection’s designated crosswalk.

The preliminary investigation showed that the pedestrians were struck by a woman driving a 2022 Mercedes Crossover as she made a left turn from Castlemont Avenue to travel east on Driftwood Drive.

According to police, the driver stayed at the scene and assisted with the investigation.

Police reported that the boy passed away from his injuries at the hospital while the woman, who broke her leg, is in stable condition.

The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office will disclose the boy’s identity after informing the boy’s next of kin.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

If a pedestrian is hit by a car, they are much more likely to be killed or seriously injured. Pedestrians would be severely injured in a collision between two vehicles because they would have no protection.

Pedestrians pay a growing toll in American lives and injuries. The number of pedestrian deaths has been alarmingly high for a long time.

As the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported, while the overall number of traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27% during that same period.

5,977 pedestrians were killed across the United States in 2017. As of late 2016, estimates showed that 88 people were passing away each and every minute.
There were 137,000 pedestrians who were treated in hospitals for nonfatal injuries in 2017.

New research shows that Californian pedestrians have a higher risk of being hurt or killed than those in other states.

The state of California saw 893 pedestrian-related fatalities and over 14,000 pedestrian-related injuries in 2012.

The failure or impatience of drivers to yield or to brake gradually enough are major contributors to pedestrian deaths and injuries. If you have been injured as a pedestrian and intend to take legal action, you should retain the services of an experienced attorney.

Santa Clara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Not only should motorists be cautious near pedestrians crossing the road at designated crosswalks, but also at all other times. According to the rules of the road, pedestrians always have the right of way. Whether or not the driver who hit the pedestrian broke any laws will be investigated.

Those at fault for the death of a loved one may be sued in a “wrongful death” suit. Emotional distress lost wages, and the cost of a funeral are all possible forms of compensatory damages.

Our Santa Clara County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will work tirelessly to get victims of pedestrian accidents the compensation they deserve.

If careless motorists were held responsible and punished, the number of car accidents would decrease. We are one of the best law firms in California that specialize in auto accident cases, and we have earned that reputation.

Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form if you would like to speak with one of our experienced lawyers.