Classmates Ryan Breaux and Ezekial (Zeek) Bishop Killed in Thousand Oaks Accident on Skelton Canyon Circle
Thousand Oaks, CA (August 3, 2020) – On Sunday, classmates Ryan Breaux and Ezekial (Zeek) Bishop were both killed in a crash near Westlake Boulevard.
The single-vehicle crash took place after 1:30 a.m. near Westlake Boulevard and Skelton Canyon Circle.
The initial investigation confirmed the vehicle was moving south on Westlake Boulevard when the car left the roadway and crashed with a tree in the center median.
As a result, the car was torn in half. Ventura County sheriff’s deputies found the said car then became engulfed in flames.
Authorities pronounced Breaux and Bishop dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, Westlake Boulevard was closed in both directions Sunday morning as police continue to investigate the crash.
Please contact Senior Deputy Dan Ambarian at 805-494-8245 if you have further details about the crash.
We at Sweet Lawyers express our condolences to the families and friends of Breaux and Bishop. With heavy hearts, we send our best your way during this difficult time.
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