Investigators reported that Sandoval and his two children, an 8-year-old boy named Ramon and 16-year-old daughter named Maria, were in the crosswalk walking across the intersection when they were hit by a vehicle
San Mateo, CA – Ramon Sandoval, 41, of San Mateo, was critically injured in an auto-pedestrian collision that also left his two children injured over the weekend in San Mateo.
According to the authorities, the accident took place at the North Delaware Street and State Street intersection at around 7:30 p.m. March 28.
Investigators reported that Sandoval and his two children, an 8-year-old boy named Ramon and 16-year-old daughter named Maria, were in the crosswalk walking across the intersection when they were hit by a vehicle.
Sandoval was hospitalized with critical injuries while one of the juveniles sustained a fractured skull. As of Wednesday, Sandoval remained in the ICU while the minors had been discharged from the hospital.
Further details on the driver of the involved vehicle were not avaliable. Police continue to investigate to establish the exact cause of the accident.
In 2023, San Mateo reported 44 pedestrians killed or injured in traffic collisions, earning an 8th-rank out of 62 similarly sized California agencies — indicating a relatively high pedestrian involvement rate compared to peers. Of those, 3 victims were under age 15 and 8 were age 65 or older. Overall, the city had 292 total traffic victims killed or injured, with traffic safety areas like alcohol-involved and speed-related collisions also tracked. For historical context, 2022 data showed 17 pedestrians killed or injured in San Mateo, with 1 under age 15 and 4 aged 65+, ranking 48th out of 61 peer cities that year.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, speaking with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help protect your rights, hold responsible parties accountable, and provide guidance during an incredibly difficult time.