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SAN JOSE, Santa Clara County, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 — A five-vehicle crash reportedly left at least one person injured on southbound US-101 north of McKee Road in San Jose late on Wednesday night, November 11, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash was initially reported as a collision with unknown injuries, then updated to confirm an injury and a vehicle blocking traffic. Three vehicles pulled to the right shoulder, and two more stopped in the center divider, with a white Lexus and two SUVs among the vehicles involved. One log entry noted the Lexus may have tried to leave the scene and collided with the other vehicles, though that detail has not been confirmed by investigators.
Responders also reported other vehicles possibly stopped in the center divider and warned of a hazard blocking the third and fourth lanes. The extent of the confirmed injury has not been released. It remains unclear how many people in total were hurt or whether additional vehicles or occupants were involved beyond what was logged at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash. No further details on the cause have been released.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Crash Reports and Road Safety in San Jose, CA
This crash happened at US-101 and McKee Road in San Jose, CA. Anyone involved in a crash in San Jose usually needs a copy of the police report, and our San Jose, CA car accident information page explains how to request one and what the latest local crash figures show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does speed affect how severe a crash turns out to be?
Yes. Higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force of any impact, which usually makes injuries more severe and vehicle damage more extensive.
Why is distracted driving considered so risky?
Even a few seconds without full attention on the road can prevent a driver from reacting to sudden slowdowns, stopped traffic, or another vehicle changing lanes, which can lead to multi-vehicle pileups like this one.
What should someone do right after a car accident?
Drivers should move to a safe location if possible, check for injuries, call 911, and exchange information with other drivers while waiting for law enforcement to arrive and document the scene.
