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2 men killed in wrong-way crash in Santa Clara identified
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points They are Stephen Hinkson, age 58, from San Carlos, and Keith Demarest, age 39. A fatal collision occurred when a driver headed in the wrong direction struck another vehicle.
A fatal collision occurred when a driver headed in the wrong direction struck another vehicle. The crash involved a GMC SUV and a silver Honda pickup truck, with the SUV ending up on its side and in flames. Two men lost their lives in the incident.
The victims have been identified by the medical examiner's office. They are Stephen Hinkson, age 58, from San Carlos, and Keith Demarest, age 39.
Details about the driver of each vehicle are not available at this time. Further information can be found through the original report.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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