Police investigate deadly San Jose crash

The San Jose Police Department is investigating after a deadly crash. 

Both directions of Almaden Expressway were closed from Camden to Redmond Avenue following the crash. The northbound lanes reopened just after 5 a.m., but the southbound lanes remain closed. 

The crash occurred at about 3:55 a.m. in the area of Almaden Expressway near Redmond Avenue. 

According to police a dark colored pickup truck had sustained major damage. One of the passengers was out of the vehicle, while two remained trapped inside.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were taken to a local hospital for critical injuries.

Police say preliminary information revealed the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. 

The identity of the person killed in the crash has not yet been released.