56-Year-Old Gilroy Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Roosevelt Avenue
SAN MARTIN, CA (May 7, 2024) – One man died early Tuesday morning in a pedestrian collision on southbound Monterey Road near Roosevelt Avenue.
The incident happened at approximately 5:20 a.m., on April 23rd.
Upon arrival, officials discovered a 56-year-old man down on the southbound lanes. According to investigators, the man was crossing the road when he was struck by a 1998 Ford Windstar driven by a 55-year-old man from Morgan Hill.
Medical personnel pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene, withholding his identity and place of residence pending notification of his next of kin. Meanwhile, the driver of the Ford remained present and fully cooperated with the inquiry.
Initial assessments by officers suggest that neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and witnesses are urged to reach out to the CHP Hollister-Gilroy Office at (408) 427-0700.
Additional information regarding the pedestrian collision on Monterey Road will be provided once available.
The team at Sweet James would like to take this opportunity to offer their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased man.
It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a pedestrian crash. At Sweet James, their team understands that nothing can alleviate the emotional pain of the death of a loved one, but they can help you seek justice and compensation. Call their office at 1-800-900-0000 for a free and confidential case evaluation. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.
Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.