Traffic Collision on I-880 in San Jose Causes Injuries and Delays

A traffic collision involving a silver Ford and a white Chevrolet occurred on Interstate 880 southbound near the East Brokaw Road offramp in San Jose on Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 4:11 PM. The accident initially blocked the middle lanes, causing significant traffic delays in the area. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and assist those involved.

One individual sustained an injury to the left knee and required medical attention. Emergency medical services were contacted, and the injured party received necessary care. The vehicles involved were moved to the right-hand side of the road to clear the lanes and alleviate traffic congestion. FandM Towing was called to assist with the removal of the vehicles from the scene.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area and to remain alert for any residual traffic delays. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of all drivers and to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible. Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident, and we hope for a swift recovery for the injured individual.

Potential Legal Considerations

When someone is hurt because another person wasn’t careful, it’s called negligence. In these cases, the person who got hurt might have the right to get help or money for what happened. To show that someone was negligent, you usually have to prove four things: duty, breach, causation, and damages. This means you have to show that the person who caused the harm had a responsibility to be careful, didn’t do that, and because of that, someone got hurt.

If someone is hurt in an accident, they might be able to make a claim with the insurance company of the person who caused the accident. Insurance is there to help pay for things like medical bills or other costs that come up because of the accident. The person who got hurt can talk to the insurance company to try to get money to help with these costs. Sometimes, the insurance company might not want to pay, or they might not pay enough, so the person might need to get a lawyer to help them.

It’s important for the person who got hurt to keep track of everything related to the accident. This includes things like doctor visits, bills, and any other costs. This information can help when talking to the insurance company or if they need to go to court. The goal is to make sure the person who got hurt gets the help they need to recover and move on with their life.