[10-21-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Pedestrian Severely Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in San Jose

According to a tweet from the San Jose Police Department, a pedestrian who was hit and run over is in critical condition in San Jose on Friday night, October 21, 2022.

The collision occurred at 7:17 p.m. at the intersection of Snell Avenue and Blossom Hill Road.

The victim is a female, but the police did not disclose any additional information about her.

According to a follow-up tweet posted at 9:52 p.m. on Friday, her condition has stabilized.

According to police, the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a clearly marked crosswalk.

There is no information available from the police regarding the suspect’s car. While SJPD conducts its investigation, traffic is impacted.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident without reporting the incident is against the law. A hit-and-run accident occurs every day somewhere in the United States. At least 2,000 people have died in hit-and-run accidents in the United States since 2006.

Tragically, hit-and-run incidents are on the rise. Between 2009 and 2016, the number of deaths caused by hit-and-run drivers rose by 7%. The rising number of unintentional traffic fatalities is largely connected to an increase in hit-and-run incidents.

California had the highest number of fatalities from hit-and-run accidents of any state during this time. There were a total of 33,057 traffic-related fatalities in the United States, 3,056 of which occurred in the state of California in 2012.

The prospect of being seriously hurt in a car crash is terrifying. The situation may become more severe if the other driver refuses to stop and take responsibility.

This group is more likely to leave the scene of an accident because they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, are driving illegally, or fear arrest.

Santa Clara County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

If you were injured by a hit-and-run driver, you should contact an attorney right away.

You may be able to recover financial damages for injuries you have sustained, such as medical bills, time off work, and more, by filing a claim for personal injury.

Our Santa Clara County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you get the compensation you need if you or a family member have been injured in a hit-and-run accident.

There are more accidents than you might think in California’s major cities. We have offices in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Sacramento, but we serve clients all over the state of California.

Make sure to contact us as soon as possible so we can schedule a convenient meeting time. Reach out to us at (888) 488-1391 or use our convenient online form to set up a free consultation with one of our trusted attorneys.