[12-19-2021] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in San Jose

One person was killed because of a deadly hit-and-run crash in San Jose on early Sunday morning, December 19, 2021.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 101 near Trimble Road in San Jose.

The victim exited his Honda and was standing close to his vehicle when he was suddenly struck by a passing car.

The driver that struck the man did not stop to help the victim and drove away from the scene. Information about the suspect’s identity and the vehicle is unavailable at the moment.

Unfortunately, the victim could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed.

Local authorities are actively pursuing the whereabouts of the hit-and-run driver. An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

It is a crime in and of itself to flee the scene of an accident. Unfortunately, hit-and-run events continue to occur on US highways daily.

According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety statistics from 2018, the United States has an average of 682,000 hit-and-run occurrences per year. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has climbed by more than 7% per year.

More than 737,000 hit-and-run accidents occurred in 2015, accounting for more than 11% of traffic accidents. Those hit and run incidents resulted in over 138,000 injuries and more than 1,800 fatalities. In 2016, there were 337 hit-and-run fatalities in California, the most of any state in the US.

Hit-and-run drivers abandon the scene for a variety of reasons. They could be intoxicated or impaired by drugs, have legal issues, be uninsured, or be illegal immigrants.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in the United States climbed by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths declined by 14%.

Intoxication, driving without a license, and the fear of being arrested are common reasons why hit-and-run drivers escape the scene.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Clara County

Have you lost a loved one as a result of a fatal hit-and-run accident? If this is the case, you may have grounds to sue for monetary damages. You have legal rights, and depending on the specifics of your hit-and-run, you may have several legal options to pursue financial compensation for damages.

Suppose a family member or close relative dies due to a deadly hit-and-run accident. In that case, you may be able to file a wrongful death civil case in addition to pursuing a hit-and-run claim for financial compensation for damages.

The sort and amount of compensation that you may be entitled to receive as a result of a hit-and-run accident will be determined mainly by the facts surrounding the event, notably the severity of any losses or injuries caused by you, the victim.

The experienced Santa Clara fatal hit-and-run accident lawyers from Arash Law can help you file your claim. We can communicate with the insurance company on your behalf and ensure that you get the compensation you rightfully deserve. Call our office at (888) 488-1391 today to discuss your accident with a lawyer for hit-and-run cases.