Two drivers were killed on Thursday evening, October 22, in a five-vehicle collision on Interstate 280 in Los Altos, after a northbound Lexus crossed the freeway's concrete median and entered oncoming traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol, as reported by Pacific Attorney Group. Palo Alto Online also reported two people killed in a five-car collision on southbound I-280 near the Foothill Expressway exit, citing the CHP.
Source: Pacific Attorney Group
The collision was reported at about 5:09 p.m. on southbound I-280 near Foothill Expressway in Santa Clara County. Officers found five vehicles involved; a preliminary investigation determined the Lexus had been travelling northbound when it crossed the median and struck multiple vehicles in the southbound lanes.
Source: Pacific Attorney Group
The Lexus driver and the driver of another vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third driver was taken to hospital as a precaution, Pacific Attorney Group reported. Authorities have not released the identities of those involved. KRON4 also reported two dead after the multi-vehicle crash in Los Altos.
Source: KRON4 via YouTube
All southbound lanes were temporarily closed while crews cleared debris and investigators examined the scene, with traffic diverted at Magdalena Avenue and Caltrans assisting the CHP; the lanes reopened later Thursday evening. The cause of the crash, and why the Lexus crossed into oncoming traffic, remain under investigation, the CHP said.
Source: Pacific Attorney Group