Crime & Safety
2 Killed In Saturday Crash On Hwy 101
The vehicle hit the guard rail, which then flew into windshield, CHP said. (Breaking)
MONTEREY COUNTY, CA – Two men died in a solo crash on U.S. Highway 101 just outside Gonzales Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 5:14 a.m. Saturday near Old Stage Road.
The victims, who were both in their 30s, were in a southbound Mercury Villager van when the vehicle veered to the right and struck a guard rail - which went through the windshield and hit the driver's head.
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The driver wasn't wearing his seatbelt, and the force of the crash ejected him from the vehicle.
The passenger was also killed, and both victims were pronounced at the scene of the crash.
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Officers believe that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Investigators are looking into the identities of the victims and the circumstances of the crash.
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