CHP San Jose officer involved in Highway 17 crash at Summit, significant injuries reported

LEXINGTON HILLS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans said that both northbound lanes of Highway 17 are closed at Summit beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

There is a heavy police presence in the area, and a SIG alert has been issued.

CHP San Jose said one of their officers was involved in the crash with another vehicle. There are significant injuries, but it is unknown how many people were involved.

This afternoon at approximately 12:34, a CHP San Jose Area Officer was clearing a crash on SR-17 NB, NO Redwood Estates when a vehicle traveling NB lost control and veered off the road, striking the Officer and vehicle. SR-17 NB is shut down at Summit Rd. pic.twitter.com/1YLGuH9Xt5

— CHP San Jose (@CHPSanJose) November 8, 2022

CHP San Jose said their officer's injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, as well as one person in the other vehcile. No other details were shared with KION.

The roadway is now open as of 6:10 p.m., according to CHP San Jose.