San Francisco, CA: Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 101 Freeway
2 Dead, 9 Hurt in Highway 101 Crash in San Francisco
San Francisco, California (February 3, 2019) – Two people were killed and nine others were injured early Sunday morning in a wrong-way car crash in San Francisco, the California Highway Patrol said.
The deadly accident was reported at around 2:33 a.m. on Highway 101 Freeway near Vermont Street.
According to the CHP, a wrong-way driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 101 Freeway when their vehicle collided with two vehicles. Authorities said the wrong-way vehicle was believed to have come from the Vermont Street off-ramp.
The wrong-way driver then hit another vehicle that traveling northbound on Highway 101 Freeway, just south of Cesar Chavez Street. One person was ejected from a vehicle due to the force of the impact. That person died at the scene.
The wrong-way driver was also killed in the accident. Nine other people sustained unspecified injuries.
It was immediately unclear if the person that was ejected was riding in the wrong-way vehicle or the vehicle traveling in the northbound direction.
The names of the deceased and injured victims have not been disclosed.
As of 2:40 a.m. all lanes of the northbound Highway 101 freeway were shut down as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult period. We also wish those injured a quick recovery.
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