Los Altos Hills, CA – On the morning of Monday, April 6, 2026, a single-vehicle collision resulted in the death of a rear-seat passenger and major injuries to two others, according to NBC Bay Area, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 7:50 AM on southbound Interstate 280 north of El Monte Road.
Authorities said a silver Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Interstate 280 when it veered off the highway, passed through the center median between a metal guardrail and a concrete barrier, and struck a tree. A woman in the rear passenger seat was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and sustained fatal injuries. Her identity had not been released at the time of reporting.
The driver and a woman in the front passenger seat both sustained major injuries and were transported to Stanford Medical Center for treatment. The Honda Accord sustained major front-end damage and a non-functioning front left tire and was towed to an evidence yard following the conclusion of on-scene proceedings.
No additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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