A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today on the northbound lanes of Interstate 880 near the Coleman Avenue on-ramp in San Jose, CA. The incident took place around 5:51 PM, when a green Jaguar convertible collided with a red Honda motorcycle, resulting in minor injuries to the motorcycle rider.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where they found the injured rider lying in the center divider. Fire services arrived shortly after and blocked the affected lanes to ensure the safety of all involved and to facilitate the emergency response. The motorcycle was towed from the scene, while the other vehicles, including a Mazda convertible, were determined to be drivable.
The California Highway Patrol classified the incident as a minor injury collision. Traffic was temporarily impacted as the affected lanes were blocked, but all lanes were reopened by 6:16 PM, minimizing disruption to motorists.
Witnesses reported that the green Jaguar was blocking the second lane immediately following the collision. The motorcycle subsequently collided with a dark blue sedan and then with the black Mazda convertible. The prompt actions of emergency responders ensured that the injured rider received necessary medical attention.
By 6:20 PM, the California Highway Patrol updated the incident classification from a traffic collision with an ambulance en route to a minor injury collision, indicating that the situation was under control and the injuries sustained were not life-threatening.
Motorists traveling through the area during the incident were advised to exercise caution and be aware of potential delays. The swift response from emergency services played a crucial role in managing the situation and restoring normal traffic conditions.