San Mateo County, CA – On the evening of Thursday, July 2, 2026, a multi-vehicle rollover collision near the San Francisco International Airport resulted in one fatality, according to KRON, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 6:59 PM on southbound Highway 101 just north of the Millbrae Avenue off-ramp.
Authorities said a white Toyota Camry overturned multiple times during the collision, with the male driver found on the roadway when officers arrived. The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the second vehicle was not injured.
A SigAlert was issued closing lanes three, four, and five of southbound Highway 101 north of Millbrae Avenue with an unknown estimated time of opening. Traffic was temporarily diverted from southbound Highway 101 to Highway 380 while the scene was processed. San Mateo County Fire Department also responded and requested a traffic diversion, with traffic completely backed up at the time.
Caltrans was notified and coordinated changeable message sign updates throughout the closure. Lanes three and four were reopened at approximately 9:08 PM, with the SigAlert cancelled and all lanes fully open at approximately 9:24 PM.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The investigation remains ongoing.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s comparative negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility.
Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
California Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California wrongful death lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
