2 People Killed in Brutal Traffic Crash on Highway 101 and Wendy Drive [Ventura County, CA]

2 Dead in Ventura County Auto Accident on Highway 101 and Wendy Drive

VENTURA COUNTY, CA (November 1, 2024) – Thursday morning, 2 people died in a brutal traffic crash on Highway 101 and Wendy Drive.

The incident happened just before 5:26 a.m. on southbound Highway 101 at Wendy Drive in Newbury Park.

First responders arriving at the scene discovered a 2016 Freightliner semi-truck parked on the right shoulder and a 2016 Honda Accord overturned about 500 feet south of the truck, just off the right shoulder of Highway 101, reported CHP.

CHP stated that two individuals, a man and a woman, were found lying in the brush next to the shoulder with fatal injuries after being ejected from the Honda. The driver of the Honda had also been ejected and received medical attention at the scene. A fourth occupant remained trapped inside the overturned Honda, according to CHP.

Firefighters worked to free the trapped individual, after which both the driver and the passenger were taken to a nearby hospital with injuries ranging from minor to moderate, CHP shared.

The two individuals at the scene with the parked semi-truck were unharmed and were eventually able to drive the truck away after cooperating with investigators, added CHP.

Following an initial investigation, CHP explained that the Honda driver, a 19-year-old man from Pico Rivera, veered onto the right shoulder of southbound Highway 101. The vehicle struck the rear of the parked semi-truck, then spun out of control, hit a large boulder, overturned, and came to rest on its roof.

CHP noted that no arrests were made, and it remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the incident.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victims.

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Moving Forward after the Brutal Traffic Crash on Highway 101 and Wendy Drive

While the loss of a dear one is irreversible, it is in the best interest of you and your family to be aware of what to do next.
 
The family of the victim must become aware that they may have the authority to file a wrongful death suit. A wrongful death suit can be the most beneficial step toward recovery.
 
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