UPDATE: A shocking DUI crash unfolded on October 26, 2023, at 1:46 PM on Interstate 280 in San Jose, where a truck flew off a freeway ramp, causing chaos and injuries. Four individuals, including a child, were directly involved in this terrifying incident, as confirmed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The driver of a Chevy pickup, a 40-year-old man from San Jose, lost control while navigating the turn for the I-280 interchange. Eyewitness video from Instagram user @sanjoseactivities_ reveals the truck launching off a grass embankment, landing directly in front of oncoming traffic on I-280 south.
In a harrowing turn of events, a Honda carrying a man, woman, and child collided with the truck as it crashed head-on into the freeway’s center divider. The impact scattered debris across both directions, though no additional vehicles were involved in the crash.
The driver of the pickup sustained moderate injuries and was subsequently hospitalized. Authorities report that he was driving under the influence at the time of the accident and was arrested for DUI. The woman in the Honda suffered minor injuries, while no other injuries were reported.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and DUI-related accidents. With the rising frequency of such dangerous driving behaviors, communities are urged to remain vigilant.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and urging anyone with additional information to come forward. As the situation develops, stay tuned for further updates on this critical story.
