LOS ALTOS HILLS — Two drivers were killed and a third was injured in a five-car crash Thursday in Los Altos Hills, authorities said.
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The collision happened around 5:10 p.m. on southbound Interstate 280 north of Foothill Expressway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said a Lexus sedan was northbound on I-280 when it left the roadway, traveled up a dirt embankment, hit the median and overturned in the southbound lanes.
The Lexus also hit a Kia SUV southbound in the No. 2 lane, according to the CHP. The driver of the Lexus was ejected and landed on the roadway.
The CHP said the right front tire of the Lexus detached and hit the driver of a Toyota sedan southbound in the No. 4 lane. In addition, debris from the Lexus damaged a Tesla SUV and a Toyota SUV that were ahead of the Kia.
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The drivers of the Lexus and the Toyota sedan were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the CHP.
The driver of the Kia was taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center with minor injuries, the CHP said.
All southbound lanes of I-280 reopened around 9:10 p.m.
The collision is under investigation. The CHP said it did not know yet if alcohol or drugs were factors.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact the Redwood City CHP area office at 650-779-2700.
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