San Jose Community Mourns After 11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Scooter Accident

SAN JOSE, CA (August 9, 2024) — A San Jose neighborhood is in mourning after an 11-year-old boy was struck and killed by a truck while riding his scooter at the intersection of Leigh and Camden. The tragic incident happened on Tuesday when the boy was attempting to cross the road.
According to police, the truck had a green light at the time of the crash, and the driver, who immediately stopped and cooperated with authorities, is not believed to have been speeding or under the influence.
Witnesses, including Cường Nguyễn’s mother, Lau, who lives near the intersection, were deeply affected by the event. Lau, who heard the crash, rushed to the scene and attempted to comfort the boy’s friends who were with him at the time.
This heartbreaking accident has left the community shaken and raised questions about the potential for a wrongful death claim and the role of insurance in such tragic cases. Our hearts go out to the parents and family of the boy killed in scooter in this difficult time.
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