San Jose, CA: Disabled Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Vehicle at Monterey Highway and Curtner Avenue
Disabled Woman Killed in San Jose Hit-and-Run Crash at Monterey Highway and Curtner Avenue
San Jose, California (April 29, 2021) – A disabled woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday night at an intersection in San Jose, authorities said.
The deadly pedestrian accident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at the intersection of Monterey Highway and Curtner Avenue.
According to the authorities, the woman using a walker was walking westbound across Monterey Highway when a vehicle hit her.
The woman was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her name has not been disclosed pending notification of family.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. There was no description of the suspect’s vehicle or driver.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.
A section of northbound Monterey Highway from Curtner Avenue was closed during the investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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