Two Pedestrians Injured In San Jose Pedestrian Collision By The Intersection of Larkspur Canyon Drive and Stony Creek Place
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA (March 22, 2023) – Two pedestrians were injured in a San Jose car accident by the intersection of Larkspur Canyon Drive and Stony Creek Place.
San Jose police officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:16 p.m. on Monday. Two pedestrians were walking when they were hit by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For San Jose Pedestrian Accidents
According to the San Jose Police Department, “In recent years there’s been a disturbingly high number of pedestrian fatalities in San Jose. […] These unfortunate and preventable incidents are occurring in all areas of the City, however, the majority of fatalities appear to be occurring on busier multi-lane roadways as compared to residential streets.” There are several factors that could contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Drunk driving
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person that is injured in a pedestrian accident may be able to seek aid through a personal injury claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrians injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a San Jose pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse through a civil claim. Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime (888) 441-4991.
