Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 101 Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured
SAN JOSE, CA — A three-vehicle collision on Highway 101 near Story Road resulted in one fatality and several injuries on October 15 at approximately 2:41 p.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved a sedan, an SUV, and a pickup truck. The impact led to the sedan overturning on the roadway. Authorities confirmed one driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while two passengers sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
Emergency responders from the San Jose Fire Department arrived shortly after the incident to provide medical aid. Towing companies removed the vehicles, with lane closures in effect for approximately two hours, causing significant traffic delays in both directions.
Detectives have initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash. Authorities stated that the car‘s computer was seized for analysis to determine the driver's actions immediately before the accident.
The identities of the individuals involved have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. Further updates will be provided as they become available.