San Jose, CA (February 15, 2023) – One person has died following a fatal accident that took place on Sunday evening in the San Jose area.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the hit-and-run accident happened in the northbound lanes of Interstate 680 at about 10:52 a.m. on February 12.
Preliminary reports show that 49-year-old Martin Ramirez Salazar was operating a white pickup truck on the northbound lanes of Interstate 680 at a high rate of speed. As a result, he crashed into the rear of a Ford focus. The impact of the crash caused the car to lose control and strike the center divider. The sedan then spun around and came to rest in the hub lane while facing the wrong direction near Berryessa Road.
One person in the Ford was severely injured. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Salazar fled the scene of the accident and was later arrested at his home. He faces multiple charges for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and hit-and-run.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently being investigated.
Fatal Crashes in California
Fatal accidents take place frequently in the state of California. In fact, thousands of people die every year in our state due to motor vehicle collisions. In most cases, these accidents are preventable. We see countless people die due to drivers who are speeding, impaired, or distracted while operating their vehicles.
The unfortunate truth is that it is impossible to prepare for the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident. Especially when one takes the life of your loved one suddenly and unexpectedly.
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