The wreck happened on Central and Santa Clara avenues just after 6 a.m.
El Rio, CA – Two people were killed in a car accident in El Rio on Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened on Central and Santa Clara avenues just after 6 a.m.
A pickup truck and a sedan were involved in the collision.
The driver and passenger of one of the vehicles were both killed in the incident.
The second driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The intersection was shut down for hours as authorities investigated the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.