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MORGAN HILL, Santa Clara County, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 — One person was hurt on Thursday morning, October 29, in a two-vehicle crash on northbound US-101 at Tennant Avenue.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash was first reported as a traffic hazard blocking lanes before a caller confirmed two vehicles were involved. A man was reported still inside a black Honda Fit stopped in the middle of the freeway, and the vehicle reportedly had major front-end damage. One caller described the Fit as having blacked out, and some reports suggested it may have been a solo vehicle crash, though officials later confirmed two vehicles were involved.
The call was upgraded to a medical response, and fire crews and ambulance personnel responded to the scene. Fire personnel said the driver was transported to Regional Medical Center with injuries described as minor. A dispatch note also flagged a possible felony hit-and-run, though that detail was not confirmed in later updates.
The crash blocked at least two lanes of northbound US-101 near Tennant Avenue for a time on Thursday morning, with fire crews holding the number 2 and number 3 lanes during the response. A tow truck was requested for the Honda Fit. The California Highway Patrol has not released further details on what led to the collision, and the cause remains under investigation.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Intersection Safety in California
The crash was reported at US-101 and Tennant Avenue in Morgan Hill. Readers following crash news in Santa Clara County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to California intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are most common in car accidents like this one?
Freeway collisions commonly cause injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to more serious trauma such as broken bones or head injuries, depending on speed and impact point.
What usually causes crashes on freeway on-ramps and through-lanes?
Common causes include sudden braking, lane changes, following too closely, and driver distraction, though a specific cause is not confirmed in this case.
How does speed affect the severity of a freeway crash?
Higher speeds increase the distance needed to stop and the force involved in a collision, which can turn a minor impact into a serious one.
Why is distracted driving considered a serious risk on freeways?
Even a few seconds of lost attention at freeway speed can cover a long distance, leaving a driver unable to react to stopped or slowing traffic ahead.
