A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on southbound State Route 87, just south of the Interstate 280 interchange in San Jose, California. The incident took place around 4:35 PM and involved a blue Rivian pickup truck and a white Ford van.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the collision, and both vehicles were confirmed to be drivable. The Rivian pickup truck remained at the scene, while the Ford van was towed away due to damage sustained in the accident. Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol, responded promptly to manage the situation.
Initially, the collision was classified as a traffic accident with unknown injuries. However, upon further assessment, it was updated to a traffic collision with no injuries. This clarification helped to ease concerns regarding potential casualties and allowed responders to focus on clearing the roadway.
Traffic flow was briefly impacted as authorities worked to clear the scene. The California Highway Patrol managed the incident efficiently, ensuring that both vehicles were removed from the roadway as quickly as possible. The Rivian truck was able to continue its journey, while the Ford van was taken away by a towing service.
By 5:07 PM, the California Highway Patrol reported that the secondary location for the incident was on the southbound 87 on-ramp at Alma Avenue. This detail indicates that the situation was being handled with care to minimize any further disruption to traffic in the area.
Motorists in the vicinity of State Route 87 and Interstate 280 were advised to remain cautious and expect potential delays as cleanup efforts continued. Fortunately, the prompt response from emergency services ensured that the incident was resolved without any injuries, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow.