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Car plunges off Highway 9 near Saratoga, killing three
By Ryan Mense at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- Two men and a teenage boy were killed Monday night after their car went off Highway 9 near Saratoga, according to the California Highway Patrol. Crash investigators said a 21-year-old Yuba City man was driving eastbound in a 2024 BMW M3 with two passengers, a 27-year-old man from Salem,...
Key takeaway Crash investigators said a 21-year-old Yuba City man was driving eastbound in a 2024 BMW M3 with two passengers, a 27-year-old man from Salem, Oregon, and a 17-year-old [...
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The fatal crash on Highway 9 near Saratoga raises concerns about the safety of this winding road, which is a key route for commuters and residents in the southwestern part of San Francisco County. The fact that a car could plunge off the highway with such devastating consequences suggests that there may be issues with the road's design or maintenance that need to be addressed. As the California Highway Patrol investigates the cause of the crash, local residents will be watching to see if any changes are made to improve safety on this stretch of road. The loss of three lives, including a teenage boy, will also likely prompt discussions about driver education and the importance of cautious driving on rural highways like Highway 9.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- Two men and a teenage boy were killed Monday night after their car went off Highway 9 near Saratoga, according to the California Highway Patrol. Crash investigators said a 21-year-old Yuba City man was driving eastbound in a 2024 BMW M3 with two passengers, a 27-year-old man from Salem,...
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