San Mateo Family Injured in Crosswalk Collision

A San Mateo family is urgently calling for pedestrian safety improvements following a collision that injured a father and two children last weekend. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Delaware and State streets, near San Mateo High School.

Details of the Accident

On Saturday at approximately 7:30 p.m., Ramon Sandoval and his two children, ages 8 and 16, were struck by a pickup truck while using a crosswalk. The family lives just a few blocks from the intersection where the accident took place. The driver of the truck remained at the scene.

Family’s Plea for Change

Ashley Madrigal, the children’s sister, shared the family’s concerns. “The city needs to make changes. It’s not the first time, and it’s not the second time, and probably won’t be the end unless something happens. Unfortunately, it happened to my siblings and my dad,” Madrigal stated. She added that her stepfather, Ramon Sandoval, is currently in the ICU and “just wants to be okay for the kids.”

Community Advocates Demand Action

Years of Unanswered Requests

Mike Swire, an ambassador with Families For Safe Streets and a member of the San Mateo Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee, emphasized the long-standing concerns about the intersection. “We’ve been asking the city for years to fix this intersection, and it’s fallen on deaf ears, and now we have another person tragically injured,” Swire said.

Proposed Safety Measures

Swire suggested several potential safety enhancements, including sharper corners to slow turning vehicles, pedestrian-activated beacons, and the installation of speed humps. These measures, he believes, could significantly improve safety for pedestrians.

Upcoming City Council Meeting

Community members are planning to attend the San Mateo City Council meeting on Monday to address local leaders and advocate for changes to the intersection. Attempts to interview the deputy mayor representing the neighborhood were unsuccessful.