GILROY >> Three people were killed in a crash Tuesday night near Gilroy, according to authorities.

The fatal collision happened just before 7 p.m. on Shore Road west of Lake Road, the California Highway Patrol said in a news release.

The driver lost control while traveling westbound on Shore Road, crossed into opposing traffic and hit another vehicle traveling eastbound, according to the CHP.

The CHP said the driver and two rear passengers — one of whom was 17 years old — were killed in the crash. Officials with the Santa Clara County medical examiner-coroner’s office did not release their identities publicly Wednesday.

The right front passenger of the vehicle that crossed into opposing traffic and the driver of the other vehicle were airlifted to an area hospital with injuries that appeared to be serious, according to the CHP.

“We extend our condolences to those affected by this tragic event,” Capt. Noel Coady said.

The cause of the crash is under investigation, officials said.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact the CHP Hollister-Gilroy area office at 408-427-0700.