[10-05-2026] Santa Clara County, CA – At Least One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-280 in San Jose

At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 280 in San Jose early Monday morning, October 5, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. on the northbound I-280, just north of State Route 87.

CHP confirmed that at least one person died in the collision. Authorities did not immediately release information about the victim or the other people involved.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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