![[08-26-2024] One Killed, Another Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash in Thousand Oaks](https://ak1.to//vsyLD.webp)
One person was killed, and another was injured after a two-vehicle crash on Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks on Monday afternoon, August 26, 2024.
According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, a 77-year-old man from Simi Valley, identified as Bob F., was traveling at a high rate of speed when he rear-ended a vehicle driven by a 62-year-old man from Thousand Oaks.
After the collision, the 77-year-old’s vehicle veered into the center median, collided with a tree, and then spun back onto the roadway before coming to rest. The vehicle that was rear-ended was pushed approximately 500 feet down the roadway.
First responders attempted life-saving efforts on the 77-year-old, who was transported to Los Robles Medical Center’s trauma center, where he was pronounced dead.
The 62-year-old driver of the rear-ended vehicle was treated for moderate injuries at the hospital and later released.
There is no additional information immediately available.
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.
