South Bay Man Killed In I-280 Crash

LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA — A South Bay man was killed Saturday evening in a solo vehicle crash Saturday evening on Interstate Highway 280, the California Highway Patrol said.

Kenneth Smith, 60 of San Jose, has been identified by Santa Clara County medical examiner's office as the driver killed in the crash.

The solo vehicle crash was reported about 5:40 p.m. north of El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills, according to the CHP.

Prior to the crash, a caller to 911 reported that a black 2009 Lexus sedan had been seen traveling at over100 miles an hour.

Investigators said that the driver of the Lexus appeared to lose control for reasons not determined and veered off the road.

"The Lexus traveled up a dirt embankment on the west side of the interstate and then down into a ravine striking several trees and overturning possibly more than once," the CHP said in a news release.

The driver, who was unrestrained in the car, died as a result of the crash.

It is unknown if drugs and/or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

The No. 4 lane of the highway was closed until 8:45 p.m. for investigation and cleanup of the scene.

The incident is still under investigation and witnesses are encouraged to contact Officer Oscar Landell at (650) 369-6261.

— Bay City News contributed to this report