San Jose, CA – In the early hours of Sunday, August 10, 2025, a vehicle struck a female pedestrian, causing fatal injuries, according to KRON, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.

The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 2:45 AM on southbound Interstate 280 near the Highway 87 interchange.

Investigators said a Toyota Corolla was traveling in the far-right lane at an estimated speed of 65 mph when, for reasons still under investigation, the pedestrian entered the roadway. The vehicle struck her, and emergency personnel were called to the scene.

First responders located the pedestrian with major injuries. She was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 3:26 AM.

Authorities stated that the driver of the Toyota remained at the scene following the collision and did not sustain injuries. 

The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, which is seeking any witnesses who may have information about the events leading up to the crash.

Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents

California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety. 

It may therefore be determined that a motorist is subject to only partial liability in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.

San Jose Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a San Jose Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.