![[05-30-2025] Elderly Man in Wheelchair Killed, Woman Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash in San Jose](https://ak1.to//dpYG.webp)
A 72-year-old man was fatally struck and a woman was injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision in San Jose’s South Almaden Avenue area early Friday morning, May 30, 2025.
According to authorities, Richard E. and his housemate, Julia A., were walking in the street near parked cars close to the intersection of South Almaden Avenue and West Virginia Street around 2:45 a.m.
The woman said they were walking in the roadway because the man used a motorized wheelchair, and the surface was easier to navigate than the sidewalk.
A speeding car reportedly struck both pedestrians, injuring the woman and forcefully throwing the man from his wheelchair. The woman’s hand was injured in the crash. The man was transported to the ICU, where he later died from his injuries.
Police stated that the driver fled the scene but was located shortly afterward in his driveway, just down the block from the crash site. He was arrested by San Jose police at his home.
The collision remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
