San Jose, CA (October 22, 2025) – A fatal crash on Wednesday evening on northbound State Route 87 near the transition to Interstate 280 left one person dead, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The crash was reported around 7:19 p.m. and involved a silver Mercedes-Benz that collided with the center divider. Responding units from the San Jose Fire Department and CHP San Jose Division arrived at the scene and confirmed that one individual had died as a result of the crash.
A SigAlert was issued around 8:08 p.m., closing the northbound SR-87 transition lanes to I-280 while investigators examined the scene. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office was notified and later responded to the site.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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