San Jose, CA: Toddler Killed in Pedestrian Crash at Banff Street and Danube Way
Boy Killed in San Jose Pedestrian Accident at Banff Street and Danube Way
San Jose, California (November 18, 2019) – A 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in San Jose on Sunday afternoon.
The pedestrian collision, which happened at around 2:39 p.m. November 17, occurred at the intersection of Banff Street and Danube Way near the junction of Interstate 680 and Highway 101.
As per the report, the child who was with his family loading up their car ran out from between two parked cars near the intersection, where he was struck by a 2018 Dodge pickup truck.
The primary report indicated that the pickup truck was travelling westbound when it went around the corner and hit the boy.
Boy Struck and Killed by Vehicle in San Jose
The kid was transported to the hospital by paramedics, where he was later pronounced dead.
Meanwhile, the identity of the deceased has not yet been released to this time.
The Dodge operator stopped after hitting the boy and cooperated with authorities.
The investigation is underway.
What You Should Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
Pedestrians are advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:-
- Failure of drivers to yield or stop for pedestrians who have the right of way.
- Speeding and reckless driving – Driving a car at higher than the designated speed limit and without regard to other road users makes it difficult for the driver to control the car in case of an emergency.
- Drunk driving which impairs a drivers reasoning, reaction times, and their general driving skills.
- In addition to these causes, pedestrians can contribute to accidents by being intoxicated, being engaged in distracted walking like talking on their phones, or texting.
In case you or your loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident, it is advisable to talk to a personal injury attorney. Feel free to ask any question that you may have concerning personal injury.
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Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We hope they will gather enough courage to accept the situation.
Despite having laws that control traffic and give pedestrians the right to use specified sections of the roads, a significant number of traffic accidents reported in California every year involve pedestrians. When pedestrian accidents happen, liability may lie on the driver, the pedestrian, or both. Due to the complex nature of accidents, expertise is needed to determine what factors may have contributed to the event.
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