[11-02-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Homeless Man Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in San Jose

According to the San Jose Police Department, a homeless pedestrian man was struck and killed by a vehicle in South San Jose Wednesday morning, November 2, 2022.

The collision transpired at 4:30 a.m. at Cherry Ave. and Almaden Expressway intersection.

According to the San Jose Police Department, the victim was not using a crosswalk when struck by a vehicle. At the local hospital, he ultimately passed away.

The female driver, who was reportedly operating an SUV, stayed at the scene and helped police with their inquiries, the police report.

There is no reason to suspect intoxication.

Once the victim’s identity has been confirmed, and their family has been informed, the news will be made public.

This collision is still being looked into at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Statistics

A pedestrian almost always sustains serious, if not fatal, injuries when hit by a car. Most people killed in a collision between a car and a crowd of pedestrians will almost always be pedestrians.

Over the past few years, the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States has increased, as has their severity. A significant issue in recent years is the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities.

The number of lives lost on the roads decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016. According to research by the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during this time despite these changes (GHSA).

An estimated 5,977 people lost their lives in the United States to being struck by a pedestrian in 2016. As of late 2016, it was expected that 88 people would lose their lives every minute. In 2017, at least 137,000 people were injured while walking and needed to visit an emergency room for treatment.

California has the highest rate of pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In 2012, California experienced 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 pedestrian injuries.

Drivers who don’t yield to pedestrians or brake suddenly are a common cause of pedestrian deaths and injuries. If you’ve been served with a court summons, your first step should be to find and hire a qualified attorney.

San Jose Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

When operating a motor vehicle, drivers must remain vigilant at all times for pedestrians, regardless of whether or not they are in a crosswalk. When crossing the street, pedestrians have the right of way regardless of whether or not a crosswalk is present. An investigation will be conducted to see if the driver violated any regulations that led to the pedestrian accident.

If a family believes the defendants’ actions contributed to the death of a loved one, they may file a wrongful death lawsuit against those defendants. In several cases, the court may decide to award monetary damages.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident in San Jose, you can trust that the lawyers there will do everything in their power to ensure you receive the total and fair compensation to which you are entitled.

Reducing the number of traffic accidents requires making reckless drivers pay for their mistakes in the courtroom.

In California, our firm is well known for being among the leading attorneys representing pedestrian accident victims. Call (888) 488-1391 to speak with a legal team member, or use the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website.