On July 21, just before 2:30 a.m., Livermore Police responded to a report of a solo vehicle collision at South Vasco Road near Naylor Street. When officers arrived, they found the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. First responders were able to pull a 25-year-old man from the vehicle. The man, along with a five-year-old child, were transported to the hospital. The man is in critical condition. Unfortunately, the child succumbed to her injuries. A 24-year-old female also died at the scene.

All three victims are from Manteca. The adult victims were in a dating relationship and were with their child.

A preliminary investigation suggests the black Hyundai was traveling northbound on South Vasco Road north of Las Positas Road. For an unknown reason, after passing the intersection, the vehicle traveled off the roadway and crashed into a tree. Investigators believe the fire was caused by the impact of the crash.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role. The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau will be releasing the identities of the victims.