Two-Vehicle Collision Causes Major Traffic Disruption

Traffic Collision Involving Tesla and Pickup Truck Causes Lane Blockage on State Route 85 in San Jose, CA

📍 San Jose, CA

📅 Published: January 18, 2025 at 08:32 AM

🔄 Updated: January 18, 2025 at 09:32 AM

Map showing the location of the accident in San Jose, CA
San Jose, January 18, 2025 -

A traffic collision involving two vehicles—a black Tesla and a gray pickup truck—occurred today on the northbound lanes of State Route 85 near the Blossom Hill Road off-ramp in San Jose, CA. The incident was reported around 8:09 AM, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Witnesses reported that the black Tesla was speeding prior to the crash, weaving through traffic and using the shoulder to pass other vehicles. This reckless driving behavior resulted in a collision that blocked the first lane of the highway, with debris scattered across the roadway.

As a result of the incident, all lanes were initially blocked, causing significant traffic delays. Vehicles were only able to pass on the right shoulder. By 9:25 AM, the roadway was cleared, allowing traffic to resume normal flow. Emergency personnel, including fire services, were on-site to assist as needed. The status of any injuries remains unknown at this time.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as cleanup efforts were conducted following the collision. The California Department of Transportation was notified to manage the debris on the roadway.

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