![[09-05-2024] Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 126 Kills One, Injures Five Others](https://ak1.to//03Hoe.webp)
A three-vehicle crash on Highway 126 east of Wells Road in Ventura County killed one person and injured five others on Thursday afternoon, September 5, 2024.
The collision occurred around 4:50 p.m. near the Edwards Ranch overpass between Ventura and Santa Paula, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A 56-year-old Bakersfield woman, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, died after being transported to Los Robles Regional Medical Center. Her identity has not yet been released pending family notification.
Two children, ages 1 and 2, sustained minor injuries, while three adults suffered moderate to major injuries, including a 33-year-old Pomona woman, a 36-year-old Santa Paula man, and the 25-year-old Oxnard woman who was driving a white Toyota Sienna van.
According to CHP, the crash occurred when the Oxnard woman lost control of her vehicle and crossed into the center divider illegally. Her van collided with a Ford Ranger pickup, which then crashed into a Dodge Durango SUV. All three vehicles veered off the roadway and struck a tree on the eastbound highway shoulder.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. 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.
