Two vehicles reportedly collided at the intersection when one of the drivers was heading the wrong way

Hess Crash
Two Killed in Hess Crash on Kirker Pass Road

Hess, CA.- Two people were killed in a car accident that took place near Hess in County early Saturday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

The wreck happened just before 3 a.m. on Kirker Pass Road.

Two vehicles reportedly collided at the intersection when one of the drivers was heading the wrong way.

One person was ejected from one of the vehicles.

The ejected victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

One person was trapped in one of the vehicles, which reportedly caught fire following the crash.

The trapped victim also died in the accident.

The roadway was shut down in the area as authorities worked to clear the scene.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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