San Jose, CA - Fatal Three-Car Collision on I-680 at Jacklin Rd Under Inquiry

San Jose, CA (February 27, 2025) – A person was killed and another was injured in a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 680 near San Jose on Tuesday.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the southbound wreck, north of Jacklin Road, which is north of San Jose city limits, at about 2:00 p.m. One of the drivers involved, who was driving a 2000 Ford truck, was found with fatal injuries, according to a CHP press release Wednesday.

The 44-year-old man's identity was being withheld pending notification of his family by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office. Another person was taken to a hospital with injuries described as minor. Three lanes of the interstate were closed for about three-and-a-half hours while the scene was investigated. That said, the investigation continues at this time, and no further details have been released.

We offer our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.

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