California Highway Patrol said the collision occurred at approximately 5:32 a.m. on October 24, 2026, near Johnson Drive.

Ventura, CA – One person suffered major injuries in a three-vehicle collision on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Ventura early Saturday morning, with the crash temporarily blocking multiple lanes.
The California Highway Patrol said the collision occurred at approximately 5:32 a.m. on October 24, 2026, near Johnson Drive.
The crash initially involved a white Jeep and a white Chevrolet Silverado. Additional information later confirmed that three vehicles were involved. One driver was trapped inside a red Toyota Tacoma and had to be extricated by emergency responders.
One person was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with major injuries, according to the incident log. The condition of the other people involved was not immediately available.
All lanes were initially blocked, but three lanes had reopened by approximately 6:24 a.m. Northbound traffic was fully restored by 9:31 a.m. as crews continued clearing the scene and addressing debris hazards.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
