![[07-02-2025] Woman and Child Killed, Four Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway 126 in Fillmore](https://ak1.to//gglv.webp)
A head-on collision involving two vehicles left a woman and a young boy dead and four others injured in Fillmore on Wednesday night, July 2, 2025.
According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 126 and D Street, also known locally as Ventura Street.
An initial investigation revealed that the vehicles collided head-on in the westbound lanes of Highway 126, west of D Street.
A 28-year-old woman from Oxnard was pronounced dead at the scene. Five additional individuals were treated at the site and transported to local hospitals, including a 5-year-old boy from Fillmore who later died from his injuries.
The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
The California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Transportation assisted with traffic control as deputies conducted their investigation.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
