Moorpark, CA (October 31, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred early Wednesday morning on US-101 South near Wendy Drive, resulting in a fatality. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the incident at approximately 5:26 a.m., indicating that a vehicle collided with a semi-truck.
Preliminary reports suggest that an unidentified vehicle struck a semi-truck, leading to severe consequences. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported, but unfortunately, the situation escalated to a fatality. The CHP initially classified the incident as a traffic collision with unknown injuries, but it was later updated to confirm a fatality.
As of 6:12 a.m., CHP reported that everything was on the right shoulder, and there were no lane closures affecting traffic flow. However, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, and the coroner’s office was notified to respond to the scene.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this incredibly difficult time.
Traffic Accidents in California
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