Woman Died In San Jose Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident Along South Jackson Avenue
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA (June 30, 2022) – A female pedestrian has tragically died in a San Jose pedestrian accident along South Jackson Avenue by Interstate 680.
San Jose police officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A woman was walking when she was hit by a vehicle.
That driver fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
Sadly, the woman died due to the severity of her injuries. Residents are saying that the street where the accident took place is dangerous.
Liability In San Jose Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured every year in hit-and-run collisions. 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.” There are a number of reasons that people flee the scene of car accidents.
- The at fault driver may have been intoxicated.
- The at fault driver may fear going to jail.
- The at fault driver may not realize that they hit someone.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. A large number of pedestrian collisions are due to drivers that are speeding. If a driver hits a pedestrian and then flees the scene, they could be held at fault through a civil or criminal claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
The family of any victim that died in a San Jose hit-and-run collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, insurance companies will often fight to deny liability for any crash. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the woman killed 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 turn themselves in.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a San Jose hit-and-run accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. You’re always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
