San Jose, CA: Child Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Camden Avenue and Kooser Road
Juvenile Seriously Injured in San Jose Pedestrian Accident at Camden Avenue and Kooser Road
San Jose, California (July 9, 2021) – A child was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle Friday afternoon at a San Jose intersection, according to police.
The major injury collision occurred after 5:00 p.m. in the area of Camden Avenue and Kooser Road.
Police said the juvenile was crossing the street when, for an unknown reason, he was hit by a vehicle.
Juvenile Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle, Injured in San Jose
The child sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital. His name and condition were not immediately disclosed.
The driver of the vehicle involved stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police. It is still unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident.
The intersection of Camden Avenue and Kooser Road was closed following the wreck.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
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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