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South San Jose has seen a marked increase in the number of pedestrian accidents over the past year. On December 3rd a 59-year-old pedestrian was killed as he was crossing the street by a hit and run driver who fled the scene. According to San Jose Mercury News, the man's body was found in Branham Lane near Eagle Lake Drive. The accident is suspected to have taken place around 4:45 am. The victim has not yet been identified although it's confirmed that he is a San Jose resident.

39 people have been killed by cars in San Jose this year, a significant increase over last year's figure of 24. At least 36 percent of the people killed by cars were pedestrians.

As recently as November 5^th, a young mother and her 6-year-old son were killed as they were crossing Fourth Street, just across their home at around 8:30 pm. A PT cruiser came racing around the bend, and crashed into them.

According to San Jose police, driver inattention is a major factor in such accidents.

If you've been injured by a car or other vehicle, call the California pedestrian accident lawyers at The Reeves Law Group for a consultation.