On Monday morning, a tragic car accident occurred on Highway 101 that claimed the lives of two individuals. The accident happened at around 8:30 am, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
According to eyewitnesses, a black sedan was traveling at a high speed when it suddenly swerved and crossed over into oncoming traffic. The sedan collided head-on with a blue SUV that was traveling southbound.
The driver of the black sedan and the driver of the blue SUV were both pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released pending notification of their families.
The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and debris scattered across multiple lanes, leading to major traffic delays in both directions. Emergency responders arrived quickly on scene and closed off all lanes while they worked to clear away wreckage from the roadway.
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating what caused this fatal accident. They will be examining evidence from skid marks and vehicle debris found at the scene as well as interviewing witnesses who saw what happened leading up to this tragedy.
This incident serves as another reminder for drivers to exercise caution when behind the wheel, especially during peak traffic hours when roads can become congested. It is important for drivers to remain alert, avoid distractions such as texting or using mobile devices while driving, and always obey posted speed limits.
Our thoughts go out to everyone impacted by this devastating loss of life on our roadways today.