UPDATE: A shocking DUI crash unfolded on Interstate 280 in San Jose around 1:46 PM on October 26, 2023, resulting in four people injured, including a child. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirms that a 40-year-old driver lost control of his Chevy pickup, launching it off a grass embankment and directly into oncoming traffic.
Video footage, shared by @sanjoseactivities_ on Instagram, captures the moment the truck careened through the air, landing perilously in front of a Honda carrying a man, woman, and child. The Honda crashed into the pickup, which then collided with the center divider, scattering debris across both directions of the freeway. Fortunately, no other vehicles were directly involved.
The driver of the Chevy pickup sustained moderate injuries and was promptly hospitalized. Authorities report that he was intoxicated at the time of the incident and has since been arrested for DUI. Meanwhile, the woman in the Honda sustained minor injuries, while the child and other passengers were unharmed.
The incident highlights the ongoing dangers of impaired driving and the urgent need for awareness. CHP officials are investigating further, urging drivers to remain vigilant as traffic resumes on the affected stretch of the freeway.
As this story develops, stay tuned for more updates on the conditions of those involved and any legal actions that may follow.
