Car Crash on Highway 273 Happy Valley Road Claims Two Lives

LAFAYETTE, CA (July 12, 2024) — A devastating single-vehicle accident on Highway 273 near Happy Valley Road early Thursday resulted in the deaths of two men and serious injuries to another. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a Toyota Corolla, carrying three individuals, veered off the road and struck a light pole at high speed.
The driver of the sedan was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. At the scene, one passenger died, while another, identified as 35-year-old Daniel Bishop, sustained major injuries and was also taken to the hospital. The condition of Bishop was not disclosed following the incident.
Authorities have yet to release the names of the deceased pending family notification. The CHP noted that none of the occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the Happy Valley Road crash.
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