The man who died at one of San Jose, California, busy intersections, has been identified. The Santa Clara County coroner on Sunday, March 22nd, revealed his name as 47-year-old Gerald Boyer.
Boyer died from the injuries sustained after a car struck him on Monday, March 16th. The preliminary accident report by the San Jose Police Department showed that the pedestrian was hit by at least one vehicle at about 8:40 p.m.
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The accident occurred precisely on McLaughlin Avenue at Story Road. First responders found Boyer unresponsive at the scene and pronounced him dead before taking him to the coroner.
The police have not released the description of the vehicle involved in the crash or the identity of the driver. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing; anyone with helpful information should contact the SJPD.
Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers on their listed line. The death of Boyer marks the 11th traffic fatality of San Jose in 2020.
Traffic accidents occur daily in California, with a high fatality rate. When a car comes in contact with the human body, it causes severe trauma that affects both the upper and lower body and torso.
Head injuries that occur in a pedestrian accident include skull fractures, concussions, hemorrhages, and intracranial swelling. They occur when the head hits the hood of the vehicle, windshield, or the ground.
Lower body injuries include hip and pelvis fractures, abrasions, torn knee ligaments, and bone fractures. Internal bleeding also occurs, as well as a rupture to internal organs.
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