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SAN JOSE — A wrong-way driver who was involved in two collisions early Sunday morning on Highway 101 in South San Jose died after the second crash sparked a vehicle fire, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP is still working to determine the name, age and gender of the driver who died, according to Officer Jose Jimenez.

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16-year-old East Bay pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car The CHP was first notified of a crash involving a wrong-way driver on southbound Highway 101 near Metcalf Road at about 5:45 a.m.

Investigators determined someone behind the wheel of a white Nissan Altima was traveling in the wrong direction on southbound 101, Jimenez said. The driver was making a U-turn on 101 when the Altima was hit by a Honda Accord, Jimenez said.

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The crash caused both vehicles to block the southbound lanes, Jimenez said.

Following the first crash, the female driver of the Accord was assisted out of her car by another driver who witnessed the collision and stopped to help, Jimenez said. The driver of the Altima remained in the car.

About five minutes later, a Toyota Corolla travelling on Highway 101 crashed into the Nissan. The impact caused the Altima to “become fully involved in flames,” Jimenez said.

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Firefighters were the first to respond to the scene, Jimenez said.

The fatal crash and ensuing investigation resulted in lanes of traffic on southbound 101 to be closed for several hours, which caused a major backup for motorists on the last day of the Gilroy Garlic Festival.

The collision remains under investigation. Investigators do now know if alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash, Jimenez said.