Mountain View, CA- Pedestrian Dies After Crash on Hwy 101 at Rengstorff Ave.

Mountain View, CA (March 25, 2019)- A collision on Highway 101 near Rengstorff Avenue in Mountain View killed a pedestrian on Sunday, March 24 around 7:00 pm.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the victim was in his 20s and reported to be a homeless person often seen in the area. Following the accident, he was taken to Stanford Hospital, where he died from injuries due to the crash.

The CHP reported that the man ran across the northbound lanes of Highway 101 toward the center divider, where a white Subaru hit him. The victim’s reason for running into the highway is currently unknown.

A Sig alert was made around 7:15 pm. Lanes were closed at Rengstorff Avenue until around 7:35 pm.

The CHP is investigating the crash.

We send our condolences out to the family and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts are with them during this trying time.

Pedestrian Accidents on Highways

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that 2016 had the highest number of pedestrian accidents in the United States since 2009: a rise of 46%. Furthermore, the Governor’s Highway Safety Association reported 6,227 pedestrian deaths in 2018, an increase of 250 since 2017.

Pedestrians are always at risk. A collision with a vehicle leaves them with few chances of avoiding injury. If you or someone you love has been injured or lost their lives in a pedestrian accident, consult the accident lawyers at the Brady Law Group. Call us at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.