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Ari Green killed in truck crash near Hillsdale Avenue

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San Jose electrician dies after another truck strikes bucket truck

August 25, 2026 | San Jose, CA

What happened in the crash?

    police lightsAri Green, an electrician, was killed while working in a bucket truck near Hillsdale and Narvaez avenues when another truck struck his vehicle.

  • Date: Aug. 25
  • Location: Hillsdale and Narvaez avenues, San Jose
  • Vehicle involved: Bucket truck operated by San Jose Department of Transportation
  • Outcome: Ari Green pronounced deceased after hospital transport

Why do these accidents happen?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the utility industry recorded an average of 25.6 fatalities annually from 2016 to 2020. Move Over laws require drivers to slow down and change lanes when approaching work zones.

StatisticSourceValue
Annual utility fatalities (2016-2020)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics25.6
Common work zone collision factorsFederal Highway AdministrationFailure to slow or move over

Legal Insights

“In cases such as this, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party,” said Candice Bond, managing partner of Bond Legal. “An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened.”

  • Families may pursue compensation for loss of companionship and emotional distress
  • Independent review supplements official police findings
  • Timely evidence collection supports potential claims

“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their best interests are taken care of,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.

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