![[07-07-2025] 18-Year-Old Driver Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash Off Highway 101 in Camarillo](https://ak1.to//ZHJNQ.webp)
An 18-year-old man from Ventura was killed in a solo-vehicle crash off Highway 101 in Camarillo on Monday, July 7, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched around 2:00 a.m. to the northbound Central Avenue on-ramp of Highway 101 after receiving an iPhone crash alert.
Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle down an embankment between the on-ramp and the parking lot of the Fairfield Inn & Suites.
CHP officials, along with Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies who arrived earlier, found the driver inside the vehicle, unresponsive. Officers rendered medical aid before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities also confirmed that a 17-year-old male passenger from Oxnard fled the scene following the crash. Deputies later located him and transported him to a hospital. He was treated and released. It was unclear whether he was taken into custody.
The cause of the crash remains under 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.
