Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Old Bayshore Highway and 880 Freeway [San Jose, CA]

1 Dead in San Jose Pedestrian Accident on Old Bayshore Highway

 
SAN JOSE, CA (September 3, 2020) – Early Tuesday morning, a pedestrian died in a hit-and-run crash on Old Bayshore Highway.
 
The incident occurred at around 6:25 a.m. on the Old Bayshore Highway on-ramp to southbound 880 Freeway. According to CHP Officer Ross Lee, the male victim in his 50s was struck by two vehicles.
 
Lee also added that the driver of the first car failed to stop. Meanwhile, the driver of the second vehicle stayed at the scene.
 
Upon the arrival of the authorities, they declared the pedestrian dead at the scene. Meanwhile, after notifying the family, the victim’s identity will be released by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.
 
The incident shut down the left lane of the Old Bayshore Highway on-ramp to southbound 880 Freeway. Moreover, authorities also shut down the left lane of the 880 Freeway off-ramp to Old Bayshore Highway for around an hour and a half for an investigation.
 
Due to limited information, the authorities encourage anyone with information about the incident to call the San Jose area CHP office at 408-467-5400.
 

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Our deepest thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased victims. We at Sweet Lawyers wish them strength and comfort during this difficult time.
 

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Next Steps after Crash on Old Bayshore Highway

 
Pedestrian accidents are incidents in which someone walking or crossing a road is injured by a vehicle striking them.
 
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as motor vehicle accidents, but pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” reminds Tyler Toomey, a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
If you have lost a family member in a tragic pedestrian accident, reach out to our team of seasoned and highly qualified wrongful death lawyers. During this time, there are many questions and legal decisions that need to be made. Furthermore, our litigators at the Sweet Lawyers understand your situation. Also, we can help provide you with unmatched legal representation. Moreover, our goal is to help the families of victims acquire justice and the maximum settlement. For more details, call our hotline today at (800) 674 7852.