San Jose, CA (August 3, 2026) – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Tully Road and Lucretia Avenue in San Jose and transported to a hospital with major injuries, according to the San Jose Police Department.
The collision occurred at around 12:05 p.m. on August 3. Authorities reported that a person was struck by a vehicle near the intersection. The exact circumstances of the collision were not immediately established, according to police.
The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with responding investigators. The identities of those involved were not disclosed.
The San Jose Police Department is continuing its investigation, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
A pedestrian collision serious enough to send someone to the hospital with major injuries changes daily life immediately, and the pressure from the other side’s insurer often starts before the person hurt has any real sense of what the injuries will cost.
Pedestrian Accidents in California, CA
Pedestrians struck by vehicles typically absorb far more force than the occupants of the car that hit them, and the legal path to recovering compensation is different from a standard two-vehicle crash. A few things worth knowing while this investigation is still open:
- Who may be liable: the driver who struck the pedestrian, any other driver whose actions contributed to the collision, or a government agency if signal timing, sight-line obstructions, or road conditions were a factor at this intersection
- What investigators and attorneys examine: traffic signal timing and sequencing, surveillance footage from nearby businesses or city-installed cameras, witness accounts collected close in time to the crash, and the physical evidence at the scene before it is cleared
- Comparative fault: California follows a pure comparative fault standard, meaning a pedestrian’s right to recover is not eliminated if they shared some responsibility for the collision; damages are reduced by their percentage of fault, not eliminated
- Seek medical care immediately and attend every follow-up; medical records from the first visit forward are the foundation of any injury claim, and gaps in treatment are used by insurers to argue the injuries were not serious
- Do not provide a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurance company before consulting an attorney; adjusters use these statements to lock in inconsistencies that reduce or deny claims
Under California law, personal injury claims must generally be filed within two years of the date of the crash (CCP 335.1). For a collision that occurred on August 3, 2026, that deadline falls on August 3, 2028.
Contact Our NorCal Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Recovering from a pedestrian collision with major injuries takes months, sometimes longer. The insurer for the driver involved is already building its file, and having someone in your corner before they make contact makes a real difference in what happens next.
Our pedestrian accident attorneys represent people struck by vehicles throughout Northern California, pursuing full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and the lasting impact of the injury. Intersection surveillance footage and traffic signal data can be overwritten or cleared in a matter of days, so the sooner a claim is reviewed, the more complete the picture an attorney can build.
There are no upfront costs, and we collect no fee unless we recover for you.
Talk with our attorney at (844) 764-2596.
We are available around the clock. Call when you are ready, and we will walk you through what the investigation means for your claim and what steps make sense right now.
