RELATED: CHP believes 3 killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-880 in Fremont were not wearing seatbelts
Dang Nguyen Hai Tran, 21, was driving a Toyota Camry involved in the crash and was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana, according to the CHP. The San Jose resident faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, a weapons charge, and counts for DUI and causing bodily injury. His bail has been set at $195,000.
Five others were taken to a hospital, including an infant. A juvenile remains in critical condition at the hospital.
VIDEO: 3 dead after driver under influence of cannabis caused multi-car crash on I-880 in Fremont
At least 2 killed in Fremont multi-car crash on I-880, all NB lanes closed
The CHP says Dang Nguyen Hai Tran was reported to be speeding and driving recklessly before the crash.
"Driving under the influence, whether it's alcohol or drugs, the outcome is the same. It's dangerous. It kills people," said CHP Officer Manuel Leal.
All northbound lanes of I-880 were closed overnight for the investigation, but have since been reopened.