SAN JOSE — Two individuals died in a four-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on Freeway 87, authorities stated.
The 2 victims have been an grownup and a juvenile, in line with a press launch from the California Freeway Patrol San Jose workplace. Their names will likely be publicly launched following affirmation of their identities and notification of their subsequent of kin.
Emergency responders reported to the scene of the crash, on the northbound facet of the freeway close to Curtner Avenue, at 10:49 a.m., authorities stated.
Upon their arrival, they discovered that 4 automobiles have been concerned within the collision, authorities stated. Three of the 4 concerned automobiles — two Teslas and a Lexus — caught hearth.
The 2 deceased victims have been passengers within the Lexus, authorities added. The Lexus’s driver, in addition to the driving force of one of many Teslas, suffered unknown accidents and have been taken to the hospital.
The motive force of a Toyota Sienna, the fourth concerned automobile, remained on the scene of the crash and cooperated with authorities.
Authorities are persevering with to analyze the reason for the crash. They don’t consider that medication or alcohol have been components.
Northbound Freeway 87 remained closed Tuesday afternoon, with site visitors being diverted onto Curtner Avenue, authorities stated.
Anybody with additional info on the collision is requested to contact the CHP San Jose workplace at 408-961-0900.
