1 injured, section of San Jose road closed after car collision

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in a San Jose car collision Saturday morning, police said, adding that eastbound Story Road was closed from Leeward to Capital avenues.

The collision happened near Story Road and Galahad Avenue, police said on social media. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital to be treated for “life threatening injuries.” In a later post on social media, police updated that the pedestrian had been stabilized.

The driver stayed on-site to cooperate with police.

2/ **UPDATE**

The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian in this event has stabilized.

The roadway should be opening up shortly.

Thank you for your patience.

— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) February 10, 2024

The department said the roadway was expected to open again “shortly” at 11:54 a.m.

Police also advised people to use alternate routes while the section of Story Road was closed. The department did not clarify how long it expected the closure to last.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.