A multi-vehicle collision occurred today on State Route 237 East at the Zanker Road off-ramp in San Jose, CA, involving three vehicles: a silver Honda Civic, a white Honda Civic, and a gray Honda Accord. The incident took place around 6:28 PM and resulted in moderate front-end damage to the silver Honda Civic, which ended up blocking lane two of the highway.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and it was confirmed that there were no injuries reported among the occupants of any of the vehicles involved. The white Honda Civic and the gray Honda Accord were assessed and determined to be drivable, with no need for towing. However, the silver Honda Civic required a tow due to the extent of its damage.
Traffic was temporarily affected as emergency personnel worked to clear the roadway. By 6:31 PM, two vehicles were blocking lane two, while the other vehicles were moved to the right-hand shoulder to facilitate the response efforts. A tow truck was requested for the damaged silver Honda Civic by 7:03 PM.
The California Highway Patrol later updated the incident report, confirming that the collision was classified as a traffic collision with no injuries. This update reflects the thorough assessment conducted by emergency responders, ensuring that the situation was managed effectively and safely.
Motorists traveling on State Route 237 East are advised to remain cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially in busy traffic areas. The swift response from emergency services helped minimize disruption to traffic flow, allowing for a quicker resolution to the incident.
This event serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise caution and maintain safe distances while on the road to prevent similar incidents in the future.