Update: 2 killed in early morning crash on Vasco Road near Brentwood

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY -- The California Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on crash that killed two drivers Monday morning on Vasco Road near Brentwood.

The collision was reported about 6:40 a.m. on Vasco south of Walnut Boulevard and involved three cars: a silver Honda Fit and a silver Nissan Altima that were headed south, and a gray Acura Integra that was traveling north.

After rear-ending the Honda, the Nissan veered into the northbound lane and collided head-on with the Acura, CHP Officer Adam Lane said.

The driver of the Nissan and the driver of the Acura were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names have not been released.

The driver of the Honda had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. There were no passengers in any of the three cars involved.
Vasco Road was closed after the collision but reopened about 9:30 a.m, Lane said.

The wreck is under investigation. Anyone with information about it is asked to contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez, (925) 646-4980 or email 320Investigations@chp.ca.gov