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Fatal Pedestrian Crash July 15, 2025 ~8:00 PM Time just before 8:00 p.m. Parties 1 Pedestrian, 1 Motorcycle Time just before 8:00 p.m. Parties Authorities have not released every party detail Santa Teresa Blvd & Ballybunion Dr, Gilroy, CA

Peatón de 61 años muere en choque de motocicleta en Santa Teresa Boulevard en Gilroy

According to the Gilroy Police Department , a 61-year-old man was walking near the intersection of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Ballybunion Drive when he was struck by a motorcycle. The collision occurred just before 8:00 p.m.

Resumen del incidente

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Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Ubicación
Santa Teresa Blvd & Ballybunion Dr, Gilroy, CA
Fecha
July 15, 2025 ~8:00 PM Time just before 8:00 p.m. Parties 1 Pedestrian, 1 Motorcycle Time just before 8:00 p.m. Parties Authorities have not released every party detail
Hora
just before 8:00 p.m.
Partes
Authorities have not released every party detail
Lesiones
. The Gilroy Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is now handling the case to determine the cause of the tragic incident. take our free case quiz Quick Facts Details
Muertes
1 pedestrian (61-year-old male) Agency Gilroy Police Department Agency OSHA Findings Can Matter This legal action holds the at-fault party accountable for the negligence that led to the death
Agencia
OSHA Findings Can Matter This legal action holds the at-fault party accountable for the negligence that led to the death Legal Note The pedestrian’s family may file a wrongful death claim Crash Area Open in Google Maps Crash Area Open in Google Maps What Happened According to the Gilroy Police Department , a 61-year-old man was walking near the intersection of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Ballybunion Drive when he was struck by a motorcycle
Nota legal
The pedestrian’s family may file a wrongful death claim Crash Area Open in Google Maps Crash Area Open in Google Maps

Qué pasó

According to the Gilroy Police Department , a 61-year-old man was walking near the intersection of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Ballybunion Drive when he was struck by a motorcycle.

The collision occurred just before 8:00 p.m.

as evening traffic was present in the area.

Respuesta Médica

El peatón sufrió lesiones potencialmente mortales y fue trasladado a un hospital, donde posteriormente falleció.

El motociclista sufrió lesiones leves y cooperó con la investigación en el lugar.

Legal Options

Serious injury and wrongful death cases often depend on the same core questions: what happened, who caused it, what evidence exists, and whether a person, company, or property owner failed to act safely. Based on the currently reported facts in this case, these legal issues are often worth evaluating quickly.

Crash Statistics and Context

7,522 deaths
Pedestrians killed on U.S. roads in 2022.
NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, Pedestrians 2022
18%
Share of all U.S. traffic deaths that were pedestrians in 2022.
NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, Pedestrians 2022
Urban arterials are high-risk
Serious pedestrian collisions often happen on city streets where turning conflicts, visibility limits, and speed combine.
NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, Pedestrians 2022

Preguntas Frecuentes

Who can be liable after a fatal pedestrian collision?
The driver, an employer, a vehicle owner, or another negligent party may be liable depending on how the crash happened.
Does a crosswalk always decide the case?
No. Crosswalk location matters, but visibility, speed, distraction, impairment, and right-of-way evidence can all affect liability.
What damages can a family seek after a fatal pedestrian crash?
A wrongful death claim may include funeral costs, lost financial support, and the loss of love, companionship, care, and guidance.
What evidence matters most after a pedestrian collision at Santa Teresa Blvd & Ballybunion Dr, Gilroy, CA?
Police reports, surveillance video, witness statements, vehicle data, and scene evidence can all be important.

When a Pedestrian Is Hit, the Family Deserves More Than a One-Paragraph News Report.

Serious pedestrian cases often turn on visibility, right-of-way, speed, and driver attention. Scranton Law Firm helps families investigate what really happened and what claims may be available.

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