Vincent Burgos Sr. ID'd as 1 of 2 Killed in San Jose Head-On Crash on Bailey Avenue near Monterey Road
San Jose, California (November 9, 2021) – One of the two people who were killed Friday morning in a head-on crash in San Jose has been identified as Vincent Burgos Sr., 86, of Morgan Hill.
The deadly collision occurred at around 10:13 a.m. Friday, November 5, on Bailey Avenue, just east of Monterey Road near Highway 101.
Authorities said a 1991 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by Burgos Sr., was traveling westbound on Bailey Avenue when, for unknown reasons, the Chevrolet swerved into the eastbound side and collided head-on with an oncoming 2019 BMW.
2 Killed in San Jose Crash on Bailey Avenue
A woman who was a passenger in the Chevrolet was pronounced deceased at the scene. Burgos Sr. was rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The male driver of the BMW was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
No further details were available.
The accident is under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is asked to call the authorities at 408-277-4654.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in San Jose
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 2500 traffic collisions were reported in San Jose in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people and causing injuries to 3492 others. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
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