BREAKING: A devastating multi-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Santa Clara has left two individuals dead, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP). The tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning, around 1:11 a.m., and involved a 2023 Hyundai Elantra, which was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle.
The victims, a 27-year-old woman from San Jose and a 44-year-old man from Menlo Park, were traveling northbound when their vehicle was violently rear-ended. This impact caused their car to crash into the median barrier and overturn. Reports indicate that the unknown vehicle fled the scene immediately after the collision.
In a harrowing twist, the two passengers managed to escape the overturned vehicle, only to be struck by a subsequent vehicle, a Hyundai Accent, leading to their fatalities. The driver of the Accent remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
Officials state that the information is currently preliminary, and a comprehensive report is expected from the CHP on Monday. This incident highlights the urgent need for awareness on road safety, as the community mourns the loss of two lives in this tragic event.
As investigations continue, the CHP is urging anyone with information about the crash or the unknown vehicle to come forward. The community is rallying around the victims’ families as they cope with this sudden loss.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more details emerge.
