[05-24-2024] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Killed After Big Rig Vs. Vehicle Wrong-Way Collision Along Highway 101 in San Jose

One person was killed after a big rig vs. vehicle wrong-way collision in San Jose on Friday morning, May 24, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal incident occurred at around 11:15 a.m. on Highway 101 just north of Blossom Hill Road.

CHP said that a Honda sedan was traveling north in the wrong direction after entering the southbound lane of Highway 101 from Blossom Hill Road. Moments later, the Honda crashed head-on against a southbound big rig tractor-trailer.

It is said that the driver of the big rig tried to swerve to avoid crashing into the wrong-way vehicle but was too late. The impact of the crash spun the Honda around before stopping at the center median of the highway.

Meanwhile, the big rig sustained significant damage, and its carried diesel fuel flowed into the roadway. Caltrans and the San Jose Fire Department worked together to clean up the spill.

CHP confirmed that the Honda driver, only identified as a 22-year-old man from San Jose, died as a result of the incident. The big rig driver, on the other hand, appeared to be uninjured at that time.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. It is unclear if alcohol or drugs played a role in it.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the CHP at (408) 961-0900.

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