San Jose, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle at N. Capitol Avenue and McKee Road
Person Killed in San Jose Pedestrian Accident at N. Capitol Avenue and McKee Road
San Jose, California (September 27, 2020) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle while he was crossing a San Jose street early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The deadly pedestrian accident took place at around 12:15 a.m. at the intersection of N. Capitol Avenue and McKee Road.
Authorities said the pedestrian, only identified as a male victim, was attempting to walk across the street outside of a designated crosswalk when he was hit by a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Car in San Jose
The pedestrian was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was declared deceased. His name was withheld pending notification of family.
The Chevrolet driver stopped at the scene and was cooperative with the authorities.
The accident remains under investigation.
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
The death of a loved one brings about life-long adverse effects to the close family members of the deceased. No one deserves to suffer such consequences due to the negligence actions of another party.
Although there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, some actions can ease the burden that comes with the loss. The family members of a person killed in a car accident are advised to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault to seek compensation for wrongful death.
If successful, a wrongful death claim can provide the family with funds to compensate for medical bills, funeral expenses and funds to help those who depended on the deceased to continue with their lives without many difficulties.
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