Major Traffic Collision Disrupts I-280 in San Jose

Traffic Collision Involving Two Vehicles on Interstate 280 North in San Jose, CA Today

📍 San Jose, CA

📅 Published: December 18, 2024 at 12:02 PM

🔄 Updated: December 18, 2024 at 01:31 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in San Jose, CA
San Jose, December 18, 2024 -

A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on Interstate 280 North near the Saratoga Avenue off-ramp in San Jose, CA. The incident took place around 11:28 AM and involved a black Mercedes sedan and a white pickup truck. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where both vehicles sustained significant damage.

The white pickup truck was blocking lanes one and two, while the black Mercedes was found in the center divide. The collision resulted in unknown injuries, and emergency personnel worked to manage the situation and ensure safety.

Tow trucks were dispatched to remove both vehicles from the scene. The white pickup truck was towed shortly after 11:42 AM, followed by the black Mercedes, which was towed due to moderate front-end damage.

Traffic was impacted during the incident, with lane closures in effect as emergency services worked to clear the area. The scene was cleared, and normal traffic flow resumed shortly after 12:57 PM.

Motorists are advised to remain cautious and aware of their surroundings while driving, especially in areas prone to accidents. The California Highway Patrol encourages all drivers to adhere to traffic laws to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

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