Today, a multi-vehicle crash in South San José turned deadly, leaving one person dead and several others badly hurt while shutting down a key stretch of South White Road for hours. The collision, reported near Lieb Court, drew a heavy emergency response as first responders worked on multiple victims and cleared mangled vehicles. Drivers moving through the Story Road corridor found themselves stuck in long backups as officers locked down the area to investigate.
According to San José Police Media Relations, the crash occurred around S White Road and Lieb Ct and “one involved occupant was pronounced deceased on scene.” Several other occupants were rushed to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. Police warned that traffic in the area would be affected for several hours while investigators documented the scene and said a formal press release would follow with additional information.
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— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 22, 2026
One involved occupant was pronounced deceased on scene and several other occupants were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries.
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Road closures and immediate impacts
In a follow-up post on X, San José Police Media Relations reported that “all lanes of South White Road are closed between Story Rd and Lochner Dr” while officers processed the crash site. The shutdown effectively choked the Story Road corridor for hours, pushing drivers onto neighboring side streets and turning parts of the South San José morning commute into a slow-moving maze of detours.
Investigation and next steps
Authorities said traffic investigators remained at the location to piece together how the multi-vehicle collision unfolded and confirmed that a formal press statement would be released once more details are ready. The name of the person who died and the updated conditions of those hospitalized were not immediately disclosed. Those details are typically released later by the Santa Clara County coroner or through subsequent police briefings.
What drivers should expect
Motorists are urged to avoid the affected segment of South White Road until law enforcement reopens the lanes, and to follow officers’ instructions or posted traffic alerts in the meantime. Further updates are expected when the San José Police Department issues its full written release on the crash.
