San Jose, CA – On the morning of Thursday, August 14, 2025, a vehicle versus pedestrian collision killed a woman on U.S. Highway 101, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 11:47 AM on the southbound lanes of Highway 101 near the McKee Road off-ramp.
Witnesses reported seeing the woman lying in the roadway in the slow lane shortly before emergency crews arrived. Officers confirmed that the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released pending notification of the family.
Investigators stated that a gray Mazda struck the pedestrian during the incident. The vehicle sustained front-end damage and came to a stop on the right-hand shoulder south of McKee Road. Authorities confirmed that the driver remained at the scene.
The investigation into the fatal collision remains ongoing. Authorities have not released further details about the events leading up to the crash or the circumstances that placed the pedestrian in the roadway.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for bicyclists with whom they share the road and, if a fatal collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those who lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident, filing a Wrongful Death claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and other related damages.
