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SAN JOSE, Santa Clara County, Calif., Nov. 4, 2026 — A hit and run collision left at least one person injured on Tuesday evening, November 3, near South King Road and Virginia Avenue in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported with injuries shortly after 7 p.m.
The CHP's traffic log shows the call came in as a hit and run with injuries near the intersection, with an additional reference point describing the area as northbound 680 at King. A third vehicle involved in the incident reportedly continued north on Route 680 after the collision, and a partial license plate was recorded.
Details on the vehicles involved remain limited. One vehicle is reportedly a rented van from Tulsa, Oklahoma, per the information logged by dispatchers. A full description of the third vehicle that left the scene had not been released as of the initial report.
The California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the hit and run. We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
More on Crashes in San Jose, CA
The crash was reported at S King Rd and Virginia Ave in San Jose. If you were involved in a crash in the city, our San Jose, CA accident reports page explains how to get a police report and what the latest local crash figures show.
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