Ventura, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Semi-Truck on Highway 126 near Wells Road

Ventura, CA – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on Highway 126 in Ventura Tuesday evening, according to California Highway Patrol.

The collision was reported around 7:34 p.m. on westbound State Route 126 near Wells Road.

A witness told investigators that a motorcycle was driving carelessly before it crashed into an 18-wheeler.

Responding crews found the rider on the center divider and requested an ambulance. The rider was later declared dead at the scene. The name of the victim was not released.

The Ventura County Medical Examiner was notified. The semi-truck driver was not hurt in the incident

The No. 1 Lane was closed between Edwards Road and Wells Road while authorities worked at the scene. The closure was later lifted around 8:39 p.m.

The circumstances surrounding the fatal crash remain under investigation.