By Thomas Peele

Tpeele@bayareanewsgoup.com

PACIFICA – Two people were killed in a Christmas morning fiery head-on crash on Hwy. 1, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred near Paloma Avenue, at about 2:40 AM. The highway was closed in both directions until shortly after 7 AM.

TV station KRON reported the crash involved and Uber driver whose car was struck by another vehicle traveling south in the highway’s northbound lanes. A passenger in the Uber car was killed, as was the other driver.

The Uber driver is in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital.

The names of the victims have not yet been made public.

Check back for additional details.

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