Truck Launches Off Freeway Ramp in Dramatic San Jose DUI Crash

BREAKING: A shocking DUI crash in San Jose has left four people, including a child, shaken but alive. The incident unfolded on October 26, 2023, at approximately 1:46 PM on Interstate 280, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

Video footage from the scene reveals a Chevy pickup careening off a grass embankment after the driver lost control while navigating the I-280 interchange. The truck soared into the air before crashing into oncoming traffic, slamming head-on into a Honda occupied by a man, woman, and child.

The dramatic footage, shared on Instagram by @sanjoseactivities_, captures the chaos as debris rains down across both directions of the freeway. Fortunately, while the pickup driver, a 40-year-old man from San Jose, sustained moderate injuries, the occupants of the Honda escaped with minor injuries. No other vehicles were directly involved in the collision.

Authorities confirmed that the driver of the pickup was under the influence at the time of the crash. He has since been hospitalized for his injuries and arrested for DUI. The woman in the Honda was treated for minor injuries, highlighting the potential for a far more tragic outcome.

This incident raises urgent concerns about road safety and the dangers of impaired driving. The CHP is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the investigation unfolds, officials urge the public to remain vigilant on the roads and to avoid driving under the influence.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.