A traffic collision on State Route 87 South in San Jose, CA, caused notable traffic disruptions today during the afternoon commute. The incident occurred around 2:41 PM at the Julian Street off-ramp, involving two vehicles, including a gray Toyota Yaris that sustained front-end damage.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, blocking the middle lane of the highway to manage traffic flow and facilitate the towing of the damaged vehicle. A tow truck was dispatched and arrived to remove the gray Toyota Yaris by 3:55 PM.
The traffic incident led to lane closures, resulting in delays and congestion for drivers traveling southbound on State Route 87. Motorists experienced backups as emergency responders worked to clear the area and restore normal traffic conditions. By approximately 4:35 PM, the scene was cleared, and traffic began to return to normal.
Drivers in the vicinity are advised to remain cautious and be aware of potential residual delays as traffic resumes. The prompt response from emergency services helped minimize the impact on the busy afternoon traffic, ensuring that the situation was resolved efficiently.