San Jose, CA (January 19, 2026) – The California Highway Patrol reports that a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 280 just north of the Saratoga Ave off-ramp early Monday morning around 3:56 a.m. led to traffic delays and minor injuries. It involved at least three vehicles: a black Dodge Challenger, a white Toyota sedan, a blue Toyota Corolla, and a white Honda Civic. Early reports noted debris strewn across the lanes, with one vehicle reportedly emitting smoke. CHP officers arrived to discover several lanes blocked, one vehicle impeding Lane 1 and others impacting Lanes 2 and 3. A different vehicle was spotted on the right-hand shoulder, its hazard lights flashing. Emergency responders verified the incident resulted in minor injuries and reclassified it as a 1181-level collision. Tow trucks were called for the Dodge Challenger, which suffered extensive front-end and right-side damage. A traffic stoppage was implemented to aid in clearing the vehicle and securing the scene. The crash’s cause is still being investigated. We wish for a swift and safe recovery for everyone involved in the incident.
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