On Monday, July 13th, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man killed in a solo car crash on Interstate Highway 280 in California’s Los Altos Hills area. Updated reports of the car accident named Kenneth Smith, a 60-year-old South Bay resident as the victim.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Saturday evening, July 11th, at approximately 5:40 p.m. north of El Monte Road. The investigators said that before the crash, they received a 911 call about a black 2009 Lexus sedan traveling over 100 miles per hour.
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Smith, who was the driver, lost control of the vehicle for reasons the CHP have not uncovered. The Lexus traveled up a dirt embankment on the west side of the Interstate and then down a ravine, where it struck several trees and overturned. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, and he sustained extensive wounds that claimed his life.
It is currently not clear if alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. The occurrence led to the closure of the No. 4 lane of the highway, and it remained close until about 8:45 p.m. while the CHP investigated and cleared the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and witnesses can contact Officer Oscar Landell on the listed line.
Motor vehicle crashes occur due to several factors that are sometimes avoidable. Drivers can mitigate the occurrence of accidents by following the rules of the road and making safety a priority.
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