Shortly after 1 a.m., authorities responded to reports of a crash on Highway 101 near the Great America Parkway exit

Santa Clara, CA.- One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Santa Clara early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Shortly after 1 a.m., authorities responded to reports of a crash on Highway 101 near the Great America Parkway exit.
Multiple cars reportedly crashed on the southbound side of the highway under unclear circumstances.
One party involved in the collision died in the incident.
It's unclear whether thick fog played a role in the crash.
The highway was shut down for nearly four hours as authorities worked at the scene.
The cause of the deadly accident remains under investigation.
