[10-12-2022] Ventura County, CA – At Least One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash North of Ojai

At least one person died, and another individual sustained serious injuries after their car crashed along Highway 33 north of Ojai on Wednesday afternoon, October 12.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was first reported at 4:12 p.m. on the 33, also known as Maricopa Highway.

According to CHP data, the crash site is typically located north of Wheeler Springs along the convoluted route through Los Padres National Forest land.
The collision involved just one car. One victim was declared dead at the scene, and at least one other was flown by helicopter with serious injuries to Ventura County Medical Center. The person had severe injuries, according to CHP notes.

Radio traffic suggested that another person may have been hurt despite the fact that as of 5:00 p.m., neither CHP nor Ventura County Fire Department officials had any additional information.

According to officials, the accident site is in a remote location with poor or no cell phone reception.
According to CHP logs, the car was lying on its roof about 10 feet off the road in a ditch.

As CHP officers conducted their investigation and emergency personnel and equipment worked at the scene, the northbound lanes of Highway 33 were closed.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of people killed in single-car accidents in California is shockingly high. Only the vehicle involved in the collision will sustain damage if there is only one. Leaving the road or colliding with a fixed object are two potential triggers. These mishaps occur because of intoxicated drivers, drowsy motorists, obstructed views, and bad weather.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the majority of traffic fatalities in California (62%) result from single-vehicle accidents.

Keeping one’s eyes on the road and one’s awareness of one’s surroundings is essential for safe driving in California.

There can be a wide variety of causes in a single-car crash. Runaways and accidents are more likely to occur in wet conditions, especially when drivers are making quick or sharp turns. Truck cargo and fallen trees or branches are two examples of potential roadside hazards.

The negligence of another driver may have caused a single-vehicle accident, but your insurance policy may severely limit your ability to recover damages.

Ventura County Car Accident Lawyers

Whether or not injuries result, reckless driving is wrong. A driver’s insurance company could be held responsible for your death if their carelessness was to blame.

Testifying in a deposition or trial where you have to talk about past losses and hurts requires a lot of emotional strength. Victims, as well as anyone else, may suffer mentally from the anticipation of a court date.

A car accident caused by another driver’s negligence calls for prompt legal action. Individuals whose carelessness results in the deaths of many others must bear the financial and legal consequences of their actions. Many people find it cathartic to file a lawsuit after the unjust death of a loved one, despite the fact that it is never easy. Driving in California is about to undergo a radical transformation from what it has always been.

Our Ventura County car accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your rights and help you get the money you deserve if you’ve been hurt in a car crash.
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