Palo Alto, CA – On the early afternoon of Friday, February 21, 2025, a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 280 North near the Page Mill Road off-ramp resulted in at least one fatality, according to the CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 12:09 PM near the northbound lanes of Interstate 280 at the Page Mill Road off-ramp.
Initial reports indicated a blue BMW and an unidentified vehicle were involved in the crash. A subsequent update stated that three additional vehicles were on the right-hand shoulder.
At 12:15 PM, paramedics were dispatched to the scene. By 12:28 PM, fire department personnel were on-site, blocking the exit lane as they attended to those injured. Tow trucks were requested for multiple vehicles, including a Kia Rio and the blue BMW.
Further details have not been released regarding the identity of the person or persons who lost their life in the crash, nor any other injuries that resulted. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Liability
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Liability rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Wrongful Death Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
