The crash occurred on US-101 South at Oxnard Boulevard at approximately 5:05 a.m. Saturday, CHP confirmed.
Oxnard, CA – One person was killed, and one other person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on US-101 South early Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The crash occurred on US-101 South at Oxnard Boulevard at approximately 5:05 a.m. Saturday, CHP confirmed.
Authorities reported that the collision involved three vehicles. CHP logs indicated that two vehicles were found on the side of the roadway, and one party was reported unresponsive inside a vehicle following the crash.
CHP confirmed that one person suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene. One other person sustained minor injuries in the incident.
The cause of the crash has not been determined and remains under investigation by CHP.
Officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene along with fire personnel, who assisted with emergency response efforts. The Ventura County Coroner was notified and responded to the location.
The crash prompted lane closures and traffic diversions, including the closure of the Johnson on-ramp, as authorities worked to secure the scene and conduct the investigation. All lanes were reopened by 8:56 a.m.
The Oxnard crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol as officials continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the collision.
California Traffic Crash Statistics
California continues to experience a high number of traffic collisions. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent scorecard data, there were approximately 3,807 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. Despite this decline, thousands of people are still injured or killed annually on California’s roads, underscoring ongoing safety challenges and the importance of enforcement and education to reduce crashes.
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