A traffic collision occurred today at approximately 5:29 PM involving two vehicles: a gray Hyundai Elantra and an empty school bus at the intersection of State Route 87 South and Almaden Expressway South Offramp in San Jose, CA. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries resulting from the incident.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the Hyundai sustained major damage after striking the stationary school bus. The bus remained undamaged as it was empty at the time of the collision. The Hyundai was rendered undriveable and required towing from the location.
The timeline of events began at 4:29 PM when the collision was first reported. Initial responders noted the Hyundai had collided with the school bus, which was not in motion. By 4:40 PM, both vehicles were moved to the right-hand shoulder to minimize traffic disruption.
Traffic was impacted during the incident, particularly with lane three being blocked for a period. A tow truck was requested by 5:20 PM to assist with the removal of the damaged Hyundai, which was successfully towed away shortly thereafter.
Despite the significant damage to the Hyundai, the quick response from emergency services ensured that the situation was handled efficiently, allowing traffic to resume normal flow shortly after the vehicles were cleared.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, but it appears that the driver of the Hyundai may not have noticed the stationary bus. Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant and cautious, especially in areas where stationary vehicles may be present, to help prevent similar incidents in the future.