An adult and a child were killed in a fiery four-car crash on Highway 87 in San Jose Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash, which also left at least two people injured, happened at about 10:49 a.m. in the northbound direction of the highway near Curtner Avenue, the CHP said.
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The CHP shut down all northbound lanes of the highway at Curtner Avenue for several hours. All lanes were back open by 3:45 p.m.
The CHP said two Tesla vehicles, a Lexus and a Toyota Sienna were involved in the crash. Three of those vehicles – both Teslas and the Lexus – caught fire.
The adult and child who were killed were passengers in the Lexus, the CHP said. The driver of the Lexus was taken to the hospital. Their condition wasn’t immediately known.
A driver in one of the Teslas was also taken to the hospital with unknown injuries, according to the CHP. Information about any potential injuries associated with the other Tesla involved in the crash wasn’t immediately available.
The driver of the Toyota Sienna stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities before being released, the CHP said.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. Drug and/or alcohol impairment do not appear to have played a role, according to the CHP.
SR-87 NB is currently closed at Curtner. Officers are on scene investigating a traffic crash. NB traffic is being diverted onto Curtner. Currently, there is no estimation for when lanes will be reopened. pic.twitter.com/GAAJ5U7Scz
#SJFD firefighters are responding to a multi-vehicle collision on 87 just north of Curtner Ave. Two vehicles on fire. Crews making good progress. All northbound lanes are currently closed. Please find alternate routes and avoid the area.
TOC: 10:51am pic.twitter.com/7xxGwunM13
