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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

61-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Santa Teresa Boulevard in 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.

Incident Summary

Type
Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Location
Santa Teresa Blvd & Ballybunion Dr, Gilroy, CA
Date
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
Time
just before 8:00 p.m.
Parties
Authorities have not released every party detail
Injuries
. 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
Fatalities
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
Agency
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
Legal Note
The pedestrian’s family may file a wrongful death claim Crash Area Open in Google Maps Crash Area Open in Google Maps

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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.

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

as evening traffic was present in the area.

Medical Response

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and cooperated with the investigation at the scene.

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.

Right-of-Way and Visibility Evidence

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.

Wrongful Death Damages

Based on the currently reported facts in this case, these legal issues are often worth evaluating quickly.

Driver Distraction and Speed Issues

Right-of-Way and Visibility Evidence 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.

Preserving Video and Witness Evidence

Wrongful Death Damages 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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