San Jose, CA: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle at McKee Road and Jose Figueres Avenue
San Jose Accident at McKee Road and Jose Figueres Avenue Kills 1
San Jose, California (July 15, 2021) – An elderly man was struck and killed by a vehicle in East San Jose early Wednesday morning, according to a report by the San Jose police.
The deadly crash occurred at McKee Road and Jose Figueres Avenue, near Regional Medical Center, at about 2:26 a.m.
A driver in a 2020 Subaru sedan hit the man while standing in the roadway between crosswalks in the morning hours.
Fatal San Jose Accident
The pedestrian died at an area hospital while undergoing treatment of major injuries sustained in the accident.
The male Subaru operator remained at the crash site and cooperated with the law enforcers.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with details regarding this crash is urged to call the SJPD traffic investigations unit at 408-277-4654.
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.
If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident and need legal help, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
