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Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child Killed in San Jose I-280 Collision

A late-night crash involving a Honda Civic and a Ford pickup left a 25-year-old unbelted driver ejected and fatally injured; authorities continue to investigate contributing factors.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred Thursday evening on southbound Interstate 280 near Bird Avenue in San Jose, California.
  • A green Honda Civic crossed multiple lanes of traffic and collided with a Ford pickup, ejecting the 25-year-old pregnant driver.
  • Emergency responders performed CPR on the driver, but she and her unborn child were later pronounced dead at Valley Medical Center.
  • Two young passengers in the Honda Civic were uninjured but were taken to the hospital as a precaution; no updates have been provided on the Ford pickup driver.
  • The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether alcohol, drugs, or other factors contributed to the crash, with three lanes closed for two hours during the investigation.