Traffic Collision on Highway 101 Results in Multiple Injuries
SAN JOSE, CA — A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 101 near the Monterey Road exit on October 12, 2023, around 3:15 p.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident involved three vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs. Emergency responders reported four individuals were transported to local hospitals with moderate injuries, while one person sustained critical injuries.
Authorities said they closed two lanes of the highway for approximately two hours to facilitate the investigation and removal of the vehicles. Traffic was rerouted to the adjacent lanes, causing significant delays.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until the area is cleared. No fatalities have been reported at this time.