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Grandma pushing 3-yr-old grandson in stroller on CROSSWALK is mowed down in sickening hit-and-run

'I cannot think of how anyone could drive like that … this is so bad,' the mother of the little boy said

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: An old woman along with her toddler grandson was left critically injured after a car hit them in a marked crosswalk on Tuesday evening, October 25. As per reports, the grandmother was walking as well as pushing a stroller with her 3-year-old toddler inside it at around 5:40 pm when a dark gray hatchback knocked them down.

Despite the accident that happened at the 3200 block of Sierra and Mauna Kea Lane, the vehicle reportedly did not stop. Following the incident, the 68-year-old woman and her grandson were rushed to the hospital, where the former one was admitted to an intensive care unit as she suffered three broken ribs and a broken shoulder. The little one got an injury and lesion on his head because of the unfortunate episode.

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The mother of the little boy and also the daughter-in-law of the old woman told KTVU, “I couldn’t believe it happened. I cannot think of how anyone could drive like that.” A surveillance camera installed outside the house of a resident named Yong Oin filmed the accident as she shared, “I know her. Every day, she walks around this way and takes her grandchildren to the high school track. Cars like this one don’t even stop.”

Another resident Eddie Herrera said, “Crossing this street is by far one of the most hazardous things. People barrel down this road,” and Oin added: “A traffic light I think is better.” Vision Zero, whose personnel reportedly “plan, develop, operate, and maintain transportation facilities, services, and related systems that contribute to the livability and economic health of the city,” also released a statement. Jesse Mintz-Roth of Vision Zero San Jose noted, “We're facing an unprecedented year for traffic fatalities and pedestrians are making up the biggest group of victims, more than any other group.” Meanwhile, local law enforcement officials have initiated a probe into the matter and urged people to call the police department at 408-277-4654 if they have any information. 

The incident has also attracted a lot of attention online with a user saying, “What a life 🥺💔.” “Question : was it a signalized intersection? Obvious the driver wasn't alert,” the second one wrote. The third user said, “It looks like there was a crosswalk light (she appears to push the button before crossing, and what looks like a light is visible on the other side.” “Typical California,” the fourth user sarcastically shared.

“Never fear! The good ppl of California will redefine the words plow and crosswalk… if the driver has a tan,” a tweet read. Another tweet stated: “Maybe more tax cuts for the wealthy will fix it, Repubs?” “Most likely illegal aliens in a stolen car.   F*** you,  douchebag..” a comment added.

A person tweeted, “It’s cuz they’re from cali. Look who lives there lol. It’s a state full of morons. You know they’re not responsible enough to know how to drive.” The second person wrote: “Hope they are OK and the driver is caught.” The third one shared, “Just horrible. Saying prayers for the grandmother and baby!”

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