Elderly Man Seriously Injured In San Jose Hit-And-Run Car Accident By The Intersection of Monterey Road and Montecito Vista Drive
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA (October 18, 2022) – An elderly man was seriously injured in a San Jose car accident while walking near Monterey Road and Montecito Vista Drive.
Santa Clara County officials are saying that the collision took place around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. An elderly man was walking when he was hit by a vehicle.
The accident came shortly after a bicyclist was hit by a vehicle down the road. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Police are still searching for the driver that fled the scene.
Liability For San Jose Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
California has one of the highest instances of hit-and-run collisions in the United States. According to Value Penguin, “California experienced the largest share of fatal hit-and-runs in this period. The number of Golden State crashes accounted for 17% of the U.S. total, with 2,948 crashes causing 3,056 deaths. Texas and Florida also logged more than 1,000 fatal hit-and-runs (1,965 and 1,739, respectively).” The vast majority of hit-and-run accidents are due to driver error. Driver error can come in many forms including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of any vehicle shall exercise all due care and reduce their speed as necessary to safeguard the safety of any pedestrian. If a driver fails to reduce their speed and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any driver that flees a collision that causes bodily injury could face criminal and civil liability. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Many accident victims may not realize the full extent of their injuries for several months after an accident. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Santa Clara County Hit-And-Run Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and reach out to police. It is never too late to do the right thing.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a San Jose pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
