San Jose Police Investigate Cause of Deadly Chain-Reaction Crash Near Oakridge Mall
San Jose police are investigating a deadly chain-reaction crash that occurred near Oakridge Mall on Saturday. The incident involved multiple vehicles, including a Mercedes, Kia, Tesla, BMW, and Toyota. The crash resulted in the death of the woman driving the Kia, while others involved were transported to hospitals with varying injuries. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver of the Mercedes, who has been cooperative with authorities, may have experienced a medical emergency leading to the collision. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the crash, which marks the 18th deadly collision in San Jose for 2026.